Vermont · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Franklin County, VT
11 community water systems serving Franklin County reported 0 lead and 53 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,607 of unknown material. The most are in Enosburg Falls Water System.
0.7% 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) 0.7%
- Unknown 49%
- Non-lead 51%
Water systems serving Franklin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enosburg Falls Water SystemEnosburgh | 0 | 31 | 170 | 5.9% |
| St Albans Water DeptSaint Albans City | 0 | 9 | 2,781 | 0.2% |
| Fairfax Water DeptFairfax | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.8% |
| Richford Water SystemRichford | 0 | 2 | 504 | 0.3% |
| East Fairfield Fire District 1Fairfield | 0 | 1 | 40 | 1.5% |
| Bakersfield Fire District 1Bakersfield | 0 | 1 | 35 | 0.7% |
| Georgia StationGeorgia | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0% |
| Fairfax Fire District 1Fairfax | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0% |
| Sheldon Water SystemSheldon | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| East Berkshire Fire District 1Berkshire | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Swanton Village WaterSwanton | 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 Franklin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Franklin County reported 0 lead and 53 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,607 of unknown material.
Which Franklin County water systems have the most lead lines?
Enosburg Falls Water System (31), St Albans Water Dept (9), Fairfax Water Dept (9).
How do I check my home in Franklin 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.