Vermont · population 7,915
Lead pipes in Montpelier, VT
78 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Montpelier (population 7,915) gets its water from Montpelier Water System. That system reported 0 lead and 78 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,835, with 2,277 more of unknown material.
2.8% of Montpelier Water System's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Vermont average (1.4%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.8%
- Unknown 80%
- Non-lead 17%
Latest lead test for Montpelier Water System (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2 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 Montpelier Water System.
Water systems serving Montpelier
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier Water SystemMain system | 0 | 78 | 2,277 | 2.8% |
| Westons Mobile Home ParkServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
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 Montpelier
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Montpelier 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
- Barre126 lead + galv. lines
- Morrisville8 lead + galv. lines
- Essex Junctionno lead reported
- South Burlington18 lead + galv. lines
- Vergennes5 lead + galv. lines
- Burlington6 lead + galv. lines
- Rutland74 lead + galv. lines
- North Benningtonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Montpelier, VT have lead pipes?
Yes. Montpelier Water System, which serves Montpelier, reported 0 lead and 78 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,277 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Montpelier?
EPA's service area maps place most of Montpelier in Montpelier Water System's service area (PWSID VT0005272). Westons Mobile Home Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Montpelier home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Montpelier 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 Montpelier 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 Montpelier Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.