Vermont · population 44,432
Lead pipes in Burlington, VT
6 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Burlington (population 44,432) gets its water from Burlington Dept Public Works Water Div. That system reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,582, with 2,602 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Burlington Dept Public Works Water Div's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Vermont average (1.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 75%
Latest lead test for Burlington Dept Public Works Water Div (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.4 ppb 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 Burlington Dept Public Works Water Div.
Water systems serving Burlington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Dept Public Works Water DivMain system | 0 | 6 | 2,602 | <0.1% |
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 Burlington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Burlington Dept Public Works Water Div'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
- South Burlington18 lead + galv. lines
- Essex Junctionno lead reported
- Vergennes5 lead + galv. lines
- Morrisville8 lead + galv. lines
- Montpelier78 lead + galv. lines
- Barre126 lead + galv. lines
- Rutland74 lead + galv. lines
- North Benningtonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Burlington, VT have lead pipes?
Yes. Burlington Dept Public Works Water Div, which serves Burlington, reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,602 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Burlington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Burlington in Burlington Dept Public Works Water Div's service area (PWSID VT0005053).
How do I check whether my Burlington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Burlington Dept Public Works Water Div'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 Burlington 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 Burlington Dept Public Works Water Div whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.