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RICHMOND WATER DEPT

PWS ID: VT0005084 · RICHMOND, Vermont 05477

RICHMOND WATER DEPT serves 1,048 people in RICHMOND, Vermont using Groundwater water sources. It has 50 recorded EPA violations, including 21 health-based violations. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing.

Water Quality Snapshot: RICHMOND WATER DEPT

RICHMOND WATER DEPT is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 1,048 residents in RICHMOND, Vermont (Chittenden County) through 330 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 50 total violations for this system , of which 21 (42%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 14 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2022.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 21 violations (MCL, health-based). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across Vermont, EPA tracks 1,357 public water systems serving 646,999 people, with 153,729 cumulative violations and 16,917 health-based violations on record. About 93% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 113.3 violations. RICHMOND WATER DEPT's 50 violations sit below the Vermont average. Statewide, 3 of 37 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (8.1%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
1,048
Total Violations
50
Health-Based Violations
21
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
330
County
Chittenden
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
21
Monitoring Violations
14
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MCL 21 2011
Asbestos MR 9 2022
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 8 2009
Nitrate MR 5 2000

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 60 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
ADONA 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 7/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 7/22/2024 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 7/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/22/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/22/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 7/22/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 7/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 7/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 7/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 7/22/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/22/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 7/22/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 7/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 7/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 1/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 1/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 1/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 1/22/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 1/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 1/22/2024 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 1/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 1/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 1/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 1/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 1/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 1/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 1/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 1/22/2024 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 1/22/2024 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 1/22/2024 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 1/22/2024 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 1/22/2024 <9 µg/L 9 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 1/22/2024 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 1/22/2024 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for RICHMOND WATER DEPT.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID VT0005084 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Vermont Drinking Water Authority

Vermont's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find VT regulator via EPA SDWIS

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2022 Asbestos MR 9 SDWIS / VT0005084 / 1094
2011 Coliform (TCR) MCL 21 SDWIS / VT0005084 / 3100
2009 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 8 SDWIS / VT0005084 / 7000
2000 Nitrate MR 5 SDWIS / VT0005084 / 1040

How RICHMOND WATER DEPT Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric RICHMOND WATER DEPT Vermont avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 50 113.3 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 21 12.5 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 8.1% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 1,048 477 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 1,357 regulated public water systems in Vermont.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RICHMOND WATER DEPT water safe to drink? ▼
RICHMOND WATER DEPT (PWS ID: VT0005084) has 50 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 1,048 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does RICHMOND WATER DEPT serve? ▼
RICHMOND WATER DEPT serves 1,048 people in RICHMOND, Vermont. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 330 service connections.
What type of violations does RICHMOND WATER DEPT have? ▼
RICHMOND WATER DEPT has 50 total violations: 21 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 14 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in RICHMOND WATER DEPT water? ▼
No. RICHMOND WATER DEPT was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does RICHMOND WATER DEPT use? ▼
RICHMOND WATER DEPT uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

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