SOUTH HERO FIRE DISTRICT 4

PWSID: VT0020080 · South Hero, VT · Serves 760 people

Health Violations

SOUTH HERO FIRE DISTRICT 4 has 8 health-based violations out of 8 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
760
Total Violations
8
Health Violations
8
Source Type
Surface Water

SOUTH HERO FIRE DISTRICT 4 (PWSID VT0020080) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 760 people in South Hero, VT, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Vermont drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 8 total violations, with 8 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2015–2019.

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)
VT0020080
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
South Hero, VT
Population Served
760
Health Violations
Yes (8)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 5 5
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 3

Violation History (8)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2019
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2018
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2018
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SOUTH HERO FIRE DISTRICT 4 water safe to drink?
SOUTH HERO FIRE DISTRICT 4 has 8 health-based violations out of 8 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does SOUTH HERO FIRE DISTRICT 4 serve?
SOUTH HERO FIRE DISTRICT 4 serves 760 people in South Hero, VT. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SOUTH HERO FIRE DISTRICT 4 have?
SOUTH HERO FIRE DISTRICT 4 has 8 total violations on record spanning 2015–2019. 8 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SOUTH HERO FIRE DISTRICT 4 water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM).

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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