Vermont (VT) — Flood Zone, Tap Water Quality, Soil Foundation, Radon & EPA Hazards
According to public U.S. EPA, USDA, and FEMA registries (current as of November 01, 2026), Vermont tracks 13,093 EPA-regulated facilities, including 105 High-Risk sites (0.8%), 365 active violators, and $34,639,723 in federal penalties. Statewide environmental due diligence also covers 3,975 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 1,845 Clean Water NPDES permits, 12 historical FEMA disaster declarations, USDA Soil Shrink-Swell (LOW regional signal), and EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L).
Vermont (VT) 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Screening Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Vermont (VT) Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 01, 2026)Major Municipal Environmental Directories in Vermont
Counties in Vermont (36)
| County | Total Sites | High Risk | RCRA Waste |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | 1,760 | 10 | 1,578 |
| Washington County | 1,102 | 9 | 894 |
| Rutland County | 968 | 9 | 720 |
| Windsor County | 912 | 10 | 699 |
| Windham County | 785 | 10 | 522 |
| Franklin County | 601 | 6 | 477 |
| Bennington County | 549 | 5 | 389 |
| Caledonia County | 499 | 7 | 397 |
| Addison County | 463 | 5 | 342 |
| Lamoille County | 446 | 0 | 331 |
| Orleans County | 413 | 7 | 303 |
| Orange County | 379 | 2 | 297 |
| Chittenden County | 309 | 0 | 5 |
| Franklin County | 119 | 3 | 1 |
| Grand Isle County | 119 | 1 | 79 |
| Essex County | 107 | 3 | 78 |
| Rutland County | 105 | 0 | 1 |
| Washington County | 102 | 0 | 2 |
| Windham County | 90 | 1 | 3 |
| Addison County | 89 | 1 | 1 |
| Windsor County | 85 | 1 | 1 |
| Bennington County | 73 | 0 | 2 |
| Lamoille County | 55 | 0 | 0 |
| Caledonia County | 44 | 0 | 1 |
| Orleans County | 38 | 0 | 2 |
| Orange County | 31 | 1 | 1 |
| Grand Isle County | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Essex County | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Portable Source County | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Clinton County | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grafton County | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| -- Not Defined -- County | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cattaraugus County | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fulton County | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grafton County | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tooele County | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Highest-Density ZIP Codes in Vermont
| ZIP Code | City | Total Sites | High Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05403 | South Burlington | 396 | 6 |
| 05301 | Brattleboro | 263 | 6 |
| 05819 | St Johnsbury | 223 | 5 |
| 05701 | Rutland Town | 392 | 4 |
| 05001 | Hartford | 143 | 3 |
| 05454 | Fairfax | 61 | 3 |
| 05346 | Putney | 40 | 3 |
| 05641 | Barre | 312 | 2 |
| 05201 | Bennington | 238 | 2 |
| 05753 | Middlebury | 176 | 2 |
| 05855 | Newport | 110 | 2 |
| 05673 | Waitsfield | 93 | 2 |
| 05759 | Clarendon | 50 | 2 |
| 05846 | Island Pond | 32 | 2 |
| 05859 | Jay | 26 | 2 |
| 05354 | Vernon | 23 | 2 |
| 05261 | Pownal | 21 | 2 |
| 05825 | Coventry | 16 | 2 |
| 05401 | Burlington | 327 | 1 |
| 05602 | Middlesex | 301 | 1 |
| 05495 | Williston | 297 | 1 |
| 05478 | St Albans | 274 | 1 |
| 05452 | Essex | 207 | 1 |
| 05468 | Milton | 148 | 1 |
| 05488 | Swanton | 131 | 1 |
| 05156 | Springfield | 119 | 1 |
| 05751 | Killington | 92 | 1 |
| 05491 | Vergennes | 87 | 1 |
| 05255 | Manchester | 86 | 1 |
| 05676 | Waterbury | 84 | 1 |
| 05089 | Windsor | 77 | 1 |
| 05733 | Brandon | 69 | 1 |
| 05450 | Enosburgh | 65 | 1 |
| 05461 | Hinesburg | 56 | 1 |
| 05149 | Ludlow | 54 | 1 |
| 05663 | Northfield | 54 | 1 |
| 05735 | Castleton | 51 | 1 |
| 05356 | Dover | 50 | 1 |
| 05068 | South Royalton | 50 | 1 |
| 05822 | Barton | 37 | 1 |
| 05472 | New Haven | 37 | 1 |
| 05476 | Richford | 35 | 1 |
| 05047 | Hartford | 33 | 1 |
| 05828 | Danville | 25 | 1 |
| 05770 | Shoreham | 25 | 1 |
| 05402 | Burlington | 24 | 1 |
| 05658 | Marshfield | 23 | 1 |
| 05739 | Danby | 19 | 1 |
| 05760 | Orwell | 17 | 1 |
| 05081 | Wells River | 15 | 1 |
| 05682 | Worcester | 12 | 1 |
| 05056 | Plymouth | 10 | 1 |
| 05702 | Rutland | 10 | 1 |
| 05034 | Bridgewater | 9 | 1 |
| 05042 | Ryegate | 9 | 1 |
| 05052 | Hartland | 8 | 1 |
| 05088 | Wilder | 8 | 1 |
| 05731 | Benson | 7 | 1 |
| 05439 | Colchester | 7 | 1 |
| 05866 | Sheffield | 7 | 1 |
Highest-Scored EPA Enforcement & Contamination Facilities in Vermont
100% of High-Risk & penalized facilities have facility names, street names, and dockets redacted (3 Low-Risk compliant records shown as Free Previews).
| Facility Name / Hazard Type | Sector Location (Street Redacted) | Risk Score (0–100) | Compliance Status | Enforcement / Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RYEGATE, VT (ZIP 05042 Sector) | HIGH (71/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • VERNON, VT (ZIP 05354 Sector) | HIGH (71/100) | Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • RUTLAND, VT (ZIP 05702 Sector) | HIGH (70/100) | Violation Identified (7 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MIDDLEBURY, VT (ZIP 05753 Sector) | HIGH (70/100) | Significant Violation (10 qtrs NC) | 🔒 10 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • , VT (ZIP Sector) | HIGH (70/100) | Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • COVENTRY, VT (ZIP 05825 Sector) | HIGH (69/100) | Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • VERGENNES, VT (ZIP 05491 Sector) | HIGH (69/100) | Significant Violation (9 qtrs NC) | 🔒 9 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • NORTHFIELD, VT (ZIP 05663 Sector) | HIGH (68/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock → |
| FOUNDERS MEMORIAL SCHOOL FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 33 FOUNDERS RD, ESSEX, VT 05452 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| FOLINO IND INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 11 MORSE DR ESSEX JCT, ESSEX, VT 05451 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| ABANDONED CONTAINERS FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | I89 SOUTH BOUND REST AREA, WATERBURY, VT 05671 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| FAMILY DOLLAR STORES OF VT INC #6907 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 406 RTE 12 SOUTH, RANDOLPH, VT 05060 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Vermont (VT) Environmental Due Diligence & EPA Dataset
How many EPA-regulated environmental sites and high-risk facilities are in Vermont?
Public U.S. EPA records track 13,093 regulated facilities across Vermont. Of those, 105 (0.8%) are classified in the High-Risk tier due to formal enforcement actions, penalties, or toxic chemical releases, and 365 (2.8%) have active non-compliance quarters.
Which counties and ZIP codes in Vermont have the highest concentration of EPA-regulated sites?
In Vermont, the highest regulated facility volumes are concentrated in Chittenden County (1,760 sites), Washington County (1,102 sites), Rutland County (968 sites), Windsor County (912 sites), with key high-risk postal sectors including ZIP 05403 (South Burlington, 6 high-risk), ZIP 05301 (Brattleboro, 6 high-risk), ZIP 05819 (St Johnsbury, 5 high-risk), ZIP 05701 (Rutland Town, 4 high-risk).
How many drinking water systems (SDWIS), Clean Water permits, and FEMA disaster declarations are recorded in Vermont?
Statewide in Vermont, federal registries track 3,975 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 1,845 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 294 impaired water body (303d) dischargers, alongside 12 historical FEMA disaster declarations.
What is the EPA Radon Zone and USDA Soil Foundation Risk for properties in Vermont?
Regional geologic screening places Vermont in EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L) with USDA regional soil shrink-swell rated LOW. Run a street address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.