Vermont · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Addison County, VT
7 community water systems serving Addison County reported 9 lead and 95 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,902 of unknown material. The most are in Bristol Water Dept.
1.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Vermont average (1.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.4%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 71%
Water systems serving Addison County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Water DeptBristol | 4 | 64 | 332 | 9.8% |
| Middlebury Water DeptMiddlebury | 0 | 21 | 1,052 | 1.0% |
| Vergennes Panton Water DistrictVergennes | 0 | 5 | 357 | 0.3% |
| East Middlebury FD 1Middlebury | 5 | 0 | 64 | 1.9% |
| Starksboro Village Water CoopStarksboro | 0 | 5 | 22 | 8.8% |
| Tri Town Water DistrictBridport | 0 | 0 | 74 | 0% |
| Whiting Water CorpWhiting | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Addison County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Addison County reported 9 lead and 95 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,902 of unknown material.
Which Addison County water systems have the most lead lines?
Bristol Water Dept (68), Middlebury Water Dept (21), Vergennes Panton Water District (5).
How do I check my home in Addison County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.