Putney Water Quality

Vermont

Health Violations

The tap water in Putney, Vermont is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 1,610 people. 5 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 3100 in 2015. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
1,610
Population Served
5
Total Violations
5
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Putney, Vermont is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 1,610 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Putney shows 5 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 5 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 3100, 5000. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Vermont drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
PUTNEY WATER SYSTEM 1,300 2 Health
PUTNEY SCHOOL 310 3 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
3100 2015-08-01
5000 2007-04-01
5000 2007-01-01
5000 2006-05-14
3100 1994-07-01

TRI Facilities in Putney

Facility Total Releases
Soundview Vermont Holdings LLC 23 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Putney, Vermont water safe to drink?
Putney is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 1,610 people. 5 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Putney have?
Putney water systems have a total of 5 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 5 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Putney water?
Health-based violations for Putney water systems include the following contaminants: 3100, 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Putney?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Putney, Vermont, collectively covering approximately 1,610 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Putney get its drinking water?
Putney's water supply comes from 2 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Putney?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Putney, Vermont, reporting a combined 23 lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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Data sourced from U.S. EPA environmental datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial