Vermont · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Caledonia County, VT
11 community water systems serving Caledonia County reported 8 lead and 102 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,714 of unknown material. The most are in East Hardwick Fire District 1.
2.6% of these systems' 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.4%
- Unknown 65%
- Non-lead 33%
Water systems serving Caledonia County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hardwick Fire District 1Hardwick | 0 | 36 | 35 | 38% |
| Hardwick Town Water SystemHardwick | 4 | 18 | 314 | 3.1% |
| St Johnsbury Center F D 1Saint Johnsbury | 0 | 22 | 0 | 26% |
| Lyndonville Water SystemLyndon | 1 | 17 | 980 | 1.6% |
| St Johnsbury Water SystemSaint Johnsbury | 3 | 9 | 1,300 | 0.7% |
| Danville Fire District 1Danville | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0% |
| Sutton Water SystemSutton | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0% |
| Wheelock Fire District 1Wheelock | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0% |
| Sheffield Fire District 1Sheffield | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Peacham Fire District 1Peacham | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Burke Mountain Water CoBurke | 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 Caledonia County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Caledonia County reported 8 lead and 102 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,714 of unknown material.
Which Caledonia County water systems have the most lead lines?
East Hardwick Fire District 1 (36), Hardwick Town Water System (22), St Johnsbury Center F D 1 (22).
How do I check my home in Caledonia 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.