Vermont · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Orange County, VT
7 community water systems serving Orange County reported 0 lead and 88 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 705 of unknown material. The most are in Randolph Village.
4.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Vermont average (1.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.0%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 64%
Water systems serving Orange County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph VillageRandolph | 0 | 79 | 528 | 10% |
| Wells River Water SystemNewbury | 0 | 8 | 7 | 6.1% |
| Newbury Village INCNewbury | 0 | 1 | 48 | 0.6% |
| Chelsea Water SystemChelsea | 0 | 0 | 95 | 0% |
| Bradford Village Water SystemBradford | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Williamstown Water DeptWilliamstown | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Randolph Center Water SystemRandolph | 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 Orange County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Orange County reported 0 lead and 88 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 705 of unknown material.
Which Orange County water systems have the most lead lines?
Randolph Village (79), Wells River Water System (8), Newbury Village INC (1).
How do I check my home in Orange 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.