Vermont · population 8,304
Lead pipes in Barre, VT
126 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Barre (population 8,304) gets its water from Barre City Water System. That system reported 3 lead and 123 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,141, with 2,351 more of unknown material.
4.0% of Barre City Water System's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Vermont average (1.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.9%
- Unknown 75%
- Non-lead 21%
Latest lead test for Barre City Water System (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Barre City Water System.
Water systems serving Barre
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barre City Water SystemMain system | 3 | 123 | 2,351 | 4.0% |
| Barre Town Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 11 | 324 | 2.2% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Barre
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Barre City Water System's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Montpelier78 lead + galv. lines
- Morrisville8 lead + galv. lines
- Essex Junctionno lead reported
- Vergennes5 lead + galv. lines
- South Burlington18 lead + galv. lines
- Burlington6 lead + galv. lines
- Rutland74 lead + galv. lines
- North Benningtonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Barre, VT have lead pipes?
Yes. Barre City Water System, which serves Barre, reported 3 lead and 123 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,351 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Barre?
EPA's service area maps place most of Barre in Barre City Water System's service area (PWSID VT0005254). Barre Town Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Barre home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Barre City Water System's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Barre be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Barre City Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.