DORSET, VT · Bennington County

DORSET FIRE DISTRICT 1 Water System

Current status

No open violations on record as of July 4, 2026.

This system's next federally required Consumer Confidence Report is due July 1, 2027, under the EPA's revised reporting rule.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed July 4, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Vermont’s official records. Always confirm current status with Vermont before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID): VT0005020
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 530
Service connections: 215
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

Violation history

Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
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Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
July 1, 2015 – September 30, 2015
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
July 1, 2015 – September 30, 2015
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 2012 – November 30, 2012
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
May 1, 2010 – May 31, 2010
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
October 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2009 – October 7, 2009
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 2008 – October 31, 2008
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
October 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2007 – December 6, 2007
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2006 – December 6, 2007
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2005 – January 31, 2006
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2000 – March 13, 2002
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1999 – August 31, 1999
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1999 – August 31, 1999
Archived
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
May 1, 1998 – May 31, 1998
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
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Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 1997 – April 26, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
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Nitrate
January 1, 1996 – December 31, 1996
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
February 1, 1995 – February 28, 1995
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1992 – August 31, 1992
Resolved
Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 1992 – July 31, 1992
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
April 1, 1992 – April 30, 1992
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 1991 – December 31, 1991
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 1991 – November 30, 1991
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
February 1, 1991 – February 28, 1991
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
July 1, 2015 – September 30, 2015	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2015 – September 30, 2015	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
December 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
November 1, 2012 – November 30, 2012	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
May 1, 2010 – May 31, 2010	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
October 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
July 1, 2009 – October 7, 2009	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2008 – October 31, 2008	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
October 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
December 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2007 – December 6, 2007	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2006 – December 6, 2007	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2005 – January 31, 2006	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2000 – March 13, 2002	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
August 1, 1999 – August 31, 1999	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
August 1, 1999 – August 31, 1999	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
May 1, 1998 – May 31, 1998	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
January 1, 1997 – April 26, 2011	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 1996 – December 31, 1996	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved
February 1, 1995 – February 28, 1995	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
December 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
August 1, 1992 – August 31, 1992	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
July 1, 1992 – July 31, 1992	Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
April 1, 1992 – April 30, 1992	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
December 1, 1991 – December 31, 1991	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
November 1, 1991 – November 30, 1991	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
February 1, 1991 – February 28, 1991	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Enforcement actions

September 3, 2019State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 3, 2019State Compliance achieved17 linked violations
September 3, 2019State Compliance achievedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
September 3, 2019State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 17, 2016State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
June 29, 2016State Public Notification received2 linked violations
December 1, 2015State Technical Assistance Visit2 linked violations
December 1, 2015State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
December 1, 2015State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
September 5, 2013State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 4, 2013State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 2, 2013State Public Notification received1 linked violation
July 2, 2013State Public Notification received1 linked violation
February 4, 2013State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 30, 2013State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
January 30, 2013State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
January 30, 2013State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 30, 2013State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 30, 2013State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 30, 2013State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
November 19, 2012State Public Notification received1 linked violation
November 8, 2012State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
November 5, 2012State Boil Water Order1 linked violation
November 5, 2012State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 5, 2012State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
November 5, 2012State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
June 29, 2011State Public Notification received1 linked violation
April 26, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 28, 2010State Public Notification received1 linked violation
October 7, 2009State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 5, 2009State Public Notification received1 linked violation
August 5, 2009State Public Notification received1 linked violation
April 7, 2009State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 21, 2008State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
September 9, 2008State Public Notification received1 linked violation
January 22, 2008State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
January 22, 2008State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
December 6, 2007State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 6, 2007State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
November 27, 2006State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
December 24, 2001State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
September 30, 1999State Public Notification received1 linked violation
September 1, 1999State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
June 1, 1998State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
June 1, 1998State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
December 1, 1997State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
December 1, 1997State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
July 1, 1997State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 1, 1997State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
December 31, 1996State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
December 31, 1996State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
December 31, 1996State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
December 31, 1996State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
March 1, 1995State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
March 1, 1995State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
February 1, 1995State Public Notification received1 linked violation
February 1, 1995State Boil Water Order1 linked violation
February 1, 1995State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
February 1, 1995State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 1, 1994State Boil Water Order2 linked violations
January 1, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 1, 1994State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 1, 1993State Boil Water Order1 linked violation
November 1, 1993State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
September 1, 1992State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
August 1, 1992State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
July 1, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
June 1, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
June 1, 1992State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
February 1, 1990State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
June 1, 1987State Violation/Reminder Notice45 linked violations

Contact

GAIOTTI, ROB

802-362-4571

DORSET, VT 05251