Danville and much of Vermont are currently in an Extreme Drought (D3). As of Friday, October 17, 16 residents are reporting problems – 14 without water and 2 with shortages; 9 springs and 7 dug or shallow wells. The state is requesting disaster declarations, particularly for agriculture, but unfortunately there is not a lot the Town can do.
If you are having well/water issues:
– For information about wells and springs, check Drought and Your Well
– For grey water, you may be able to get water from ponds.
– For drinking water:
* Bottled water is widely available in stores.
* You can contact Danville Fire District #1 to purchase bulk water locally. NOTE that DFD#1 is NOT part of the Town government; it is an independent utility and its water is not free – the DFD#1 users pay for it.
* You can contract with a water hauler to bring water in
– Long term, you may have to drill a new deep well – Companies with Licensed Well Driller (Aug. 2025)