MOUNT ASCUTNEY MHP

PWSID: VT0005342 · Colchester, VT · Serves 42 people

Health Violations

MOUNT ASCUTNEY MHP has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
42
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Groundwater

MOUNT ASCUTNEY MHP (PWSID VT0005342) 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 42 people in Colchester, VT, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Vermont drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR), E. coli. Recorded violations span 1991–2020.

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)
VT0005342
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Colchester, VT
Population Served
42
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 2 2
E. coli 1 1

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Jul 1, 2020
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 1992
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Oct 1, 1991

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MOUNT ASCUTNEY MHP water safe to drink?
MOUNT ASCUTNEY MHP has 3 health-based violations out of 3 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 MOUNT ASCUTNEY MHP serve?
MOUNT ASCUTNEY MHP serves 42 people in Colchester, VT. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MOUNT ASCUTNEY MHP have?
MOUNT ASCUTNEY MHP has 3 total violations on record spanning 1991–2020. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MOUNT ASCUTNEY MHP water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR), E. coli.

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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