Vermont · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Bennington County, VT
11 community water systems serving Bennington County reported 12 lead and 95 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 927 of unknown material. The most are in Arlington Water Dept.
1.3% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 87%
Water systems serving Bennington County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Water DeptArlington | 0 | 44 | 298 | 10% |
| Dorset Fire District 1Dorset | 0 | 23 | 71 | 12% |
| Bennington Water DeptBennington | 12 | 5 | 143 | 0.4% |
| Pownal Fire District 2Pownal | 0 | 11 | 15 | 7.6% |
| Shaftsbury Water SystemShaftsbury | 0 | 9 | 100 | 3.0% |
| East Dorset Fire District 1Dorset | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.3% |
| Willows MHPBennington | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4.2% |
| Bromley Water CompanyPeru | 0 | 0 | 300 | 0% |
| Manchester Water DeptManchester | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| North Bennington Water DeptBennington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Bennington CollegeBennington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Bennington County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Bennington County reported 12 lead and 95 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 927 of unknown material.
Which Bennington County water systems have the most lead lines?
Arlington Water Dept (44), Dorset Fire District 1 (23), Bennington Water Dept (17).
How do I check my home in Bennington 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.