Are Vermonters living on private water systems testing their water as frequently as the state health department recommends?
Ziporyn, Pallas Braganza, Cheyenne McLaughlin, Sophie Tshogyal, Yeshey
Ziporyn, Pallas
Braganza, Cheyenne
McLaughlin, Sophie
Tshogyal, Yeshey
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Objective: Examine factors associated with compliance of Vermonters living on private water systems with Vermont Department of Health (VDH) water testing recommendations. Methods: 2019 VTBRFSS data for 3,098 adults aged ≥18 years were included. Descriptive statistics for sociodemographic variables were compared to respondents’ last water testing. Results: 21.7% of respondents tested their water in the past year; 52.3% were not in compliance with the 5-year testing recommendations. 4% tested due to VDH recommendations. Conclusions: Most Vermonters with private water do not follow testing recommendations. Drilling for new wells, real estate transactions, and licensing/certifications were the most frequently cited testing motivations.
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2023-01-01