Vermont · 22 community water systems
Lead pipes in Chittenden County, VT
22 community water systems serving Chittenden County reported 0 lead and 92 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,217 of unknown material. The most are in Essex JCT Water Dept.
0.2% of these systems' 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) 0.2%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 77%
Water systems serving Chittenden County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex JCT Water DeptEssex | 0 | 40 | 337 | 1.3% |
| South Burlington City Water SystemSouth Burlington | 0 | 18 | 2,437 | 0.3% |
| Village of Jericho Water SystemJericho | 0 | 8 | 285 | 1.3% |
| Colchester Water SystemColchester | 0 | 7 | 1,133 | 0.3% |
| Milton Water DeptMilton | 0 | 7 | 1,011 | 0.3% |
| Burlington Dept Public Works Water DivBurlington | 0 | 6 | 2,602 | <0.1% |
| Shelburne Water DeptShelburne | 0 | 4 | 92 | 0.1% |
| Richmond Water DeptRichmond | 0 | 1 | 91 | 0.3% |
| Riverview CommonsRichmond | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.6% |
| Colchester Fire District 2Colchester | 0 | 0 | 875 | 0% |
| Jericho Underhill WaterUnderhill | 0 | 0 | 198 | 0% |
| Hinesburg Water DeptHinesburg | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0% |
| Huntington Fire District 1Huntington | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
| St George Fire District #2Saint George | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| St George Fire District 1Saint George | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Jericho Heights Water CoopJericho | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Bolton Community Water SystemBolton | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Richmond Fire District 1Richmond | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Westbury ParkColchester | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Essex Town Water SystemEssex | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Winooski Water DeptWinooski | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Williston Water DeptWilliston | 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 Chittenden County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Chittenden County reported 0 lead and 92 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,217 of unknown material.
Which Chittenden County water systems have the most lead lines?
Essex JCT Water Dept (40), South Burlington City Water System (18), Village of Jericho Water System (8).
How do I check my home in Chittenden 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.