Public water system · VT0005065
ActiveEssex Town Water System
Community water system in Chittenden County, Vermont, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
9,734
Service connections
3,325
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Archived |
Essex Town Water System: frequently asked questions
Is Essex Town Water System's water safe to drink?
Essex Town Water System is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the VT state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Essex Town Water System?
Essex Town Water System (PWSID VT0005065) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the VT state drinking water program.
How many people does Essex Town Water System serve?
Essex Town Water System reports serving 9,734 people through 3,325 service connections in Chittenden County, Vermont.
Where does Essex Town Water System get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Chittenden County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Dept Public Works Water Div | Chittenden | 42,000 | Community | Surface water |
| South Burlington City Water System | Chittenden | 19,500 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Colchester Water System | Chittenden | 11,299 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Essex Jct Water Dept | Chittenden | 9,500 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Winooski Water Dept | Chittenden | 8,500 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Colchester Fire District 2 | Chittenden | 8,300 | Community | Purchased surface water |