COLCHESTER, VT · Chittenden County
COLCHESTER FIRE DISTRICT 2 Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
COLCHESTER FIRE DISTRICT 2 must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for COLCHESTER FIRE DISTRICT 2.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 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)
- VT0005059
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 8,300
- Service connections
- 2,800
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
COLCHESTER FIRE DISTRICT 2 is among the 15 largest community water systems in Vermont, serving 8,300 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 8 entries between 1994 and 2022, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2022.
All 8 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Total Coliform Rules, the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule, and inorganic chemicals.
Violation history
Monitoring, Regular
—Asbestos
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
April 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
April 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020
ResolvedFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2018 – June 27, 2019
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Chlorine
October 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 2008 – July 31, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 1994 – October 31, 1994
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022 | Monitoring, Regular | Asbestos | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2018 – June 27, 2019 | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| December 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Chlorine | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2008 – July 31, 2008 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 1994 – October 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- April 25, 2023State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- February 15, 2023State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- February 15, 2023State Other1 linked violation
- February 15, 2023State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- July 26, 2021State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- August 18, 2020State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- July 28, 2020State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
- July 28, 2020State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- June 27, 2019State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- November 1, 2018State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- June 13, 2016State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- June 13, 2016State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- May 27, 2016State Compliance achieved6 linked violations
- February 24, 2016State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- February 24, 2016State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
- May 21, 2012State Public Notification received22 linked violations
- May 1, 2012State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
- May 1, 2012State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- May 1, 2012State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- September 2, 2008State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- September 2, 2008State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- November 1, 1994State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- June 1, 1992State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
- March 1, 1900State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- March 1, 1900State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
Common questions
Is COLCHESTER FIRE DISTRICT 2 required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. COLCHESTER FIRE DISTRICT 2 is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is COLCHESTER FIRE DISTRICT 2’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- COLCHESTER FIRE DISTRICT 2’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does COLCHESTER FIRE DISTRICT 2 have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for COLCHESTER FIRE DISTRICT 2.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
BESSETTE, JEFFREY J
802-862-4621
COLCHESTER, VT 05446-0004