MONTPELIER, VT · Washington County
MONTPELIER WATER SYSTEM Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
MONTPELIER WATER SYSTEM 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 MONTPELIER WATER SYSTEM.
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)
- VT0005272
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 8,912
- Service connections
- 2,981
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
MONTPELIER WATER SYSTEM is among the 13 largest community water systems in Vermont, serving 8,912 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 4 entries between 1995 and 2024, all of which EPA lists as closed.
Of the 4, 3 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 and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.
Violation history
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 2003 – August 31, 2003
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 2000 – July 31, 2000
ArchivedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
September 1, 1995 – September 30, 1995
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| August 1, 2003 – August 31, 2003 | Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2000 – July 31, 2000 | Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Archived |
| September 1, 1995 – September 30, 1995 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- November 7, 2025State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- November 7, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 13, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- October 13, 2025State Technical Assistance Visit1 linked violation
- February 20, 2025State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- January 29, 2025State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- August 10, 2011State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- July 22, 2010State Public Notification received4 linked violations
- July 9, 2010State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- July 9, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
- May 27, 2004State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- August 24, 2000State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- August 1, 2000State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- August 1, 2000State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- June 1, 2000State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- June 1, 2000State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 13, 1998State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issuedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- August 13, 1998State Administrative/Compliance Order without penalty issued1 linked violation
- October 1, 1995State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- October 1, 1995State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- October 1, 1995State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- October 1, 1995State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- October 1, 1995State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- October 1, 1995State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- August 1, 1995State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- August 1, 1995State Boil Water Order2 linked violations
- August 1, 1995State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
- February 1, 1989State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
Common questions
Is MONTPELIER WATER SYSTEM required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. MONTPELIER WATER SYSTEM 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 MONTPELIER WATER SYSTEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- MONTPELIER WATER SYSTEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does MONTPELIER WATER SYSTEM have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for MONTPELIER WATER SYSTEM.
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
MOTYKA, KURT
802-223-9508
MONTPELIER, VT 05403