MARSHFIELD WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: VT0005269 · Marshfield, VT · Serves 350 people

Health Violations

MARSHFIELD WATER SYSTEM has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
350
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Groundwater

MARSHFIELD WATER SYSTEM (PWSID VT0005269) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 350 people in Marshfield, VT, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Vermont drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 1991–1993.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Vermont state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
VT0005269
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Marshfield, VT
Population Served
350
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 6 6

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Apr 1, 1993
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes May 1, 1992
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Apr 1, 1992
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Mar 1, 1992
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jan 1, 1992
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 1991

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MARSHFIELD WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
MARSHFIELD WATER SYSTEM has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does MARSHFIELD WATER SYSTEM serve?
MARSHFIELD WATER SYSTEM serves 350 people in Marshfield, VT. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MARSHFIELD WATER SYSTEM have?
MARSHFIELD WATER SYSTEM has 6 total violations on record spanning 1991–1993. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MARSHFIELD WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR).

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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