Vermont · population 21,713
Lead pipes in South Burlington, VT
18 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of South Burlington (population 21,713) gets its water from South Burlington City Water System. That system reported 0 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,453, with 2,437 more of unknown material.
0.3% of South Burlington City Water System'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) 0.3%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 62%
Latest lead test for South Burlington City Water System (Jan 2025–Dec 2027): 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 South Burlington City Water System.
Water systems serving South Burlington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Burlington City Water SystemMain system | 0 | 18 | 2,437 | 0.3% |
| Burlington Dept Public Works Water DivServes nearby areas | 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 South Burlington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on South Burlington 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
- Burlington6 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 South Burlington, VT have lead pipes?
Yes. South Burlington City Water System, which serves South Burlington, reported 0 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,437 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to South Burlington?
EPA's service area maps place most of South Burlington in South Burlington City Water System's service area (PWSID VT0005091). Burlington Dept Public Works Water Div also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my South Burlington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on South Burlington 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 South 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 South Burlington City Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.