A84/100
ARLINGTON WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,250 people · Vermont
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
VT0005013
Violations
9
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About ARLINGTON WATER DEPT
Is ARLINGTON WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
ARLINGTON WATER DEPT water receives a grade of A (84/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ARLINGTON WATER DEPT detected?
1 contaminants were tested in ARLINGTON WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ARLINGTON WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?
Yes, ARLINGTON WATER DEPT has 9 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does ARLINGTON WATER DEPT serve?
ARLINGTON WATER DEPT serves approximately 1,250 people, Vermont. The system provides water to 1 community: Arlington.
What type of water does ARLINGTON WATER DEPT provide?
ARLINGTON WATER DEPT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is VT0005013.
How does ARLINGTON WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in Vermont?
ARLINGTON WATER DEPT scores 84/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Vermont state page for a full comparison of water systems.