Vermont · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Orleans County, VT
14 community water systems serving Orleans County reported 0 lead and 391 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,997 of unknown material. The most are in Newport City Water System.
9.0% 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) 9.0%
- Unknown 46%
- Non-lead 45%
Water systems serving Orleans County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport City Water SystemNewport City | 0 | 262 | 779 | 15% |
| Derby Center Water SystemDerby | 0 | 52 | 234 | 13% |
| Greensboro Fire District 1Greensboro | 0 | 41 | 61 | 22% |
| North Troy Water SystemTroy | 0 | 8 | 225 | 3.0% |
| Barton Water SystemBarton | 0 | 7 | 245 | 1.8% |
| Albany Water SystemAlbany | 0 | 5 | 71 | 6.4% |
| Irasburg FD #1Irasburg | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6.4% |
| Craftsbury Fire District 2Craftsbury | 0 | 4 | 14 | 6.3% |
| Derby Line Village Water DistrictDerby | 0 | 2 | 232 | 0.6% |
| Troy Water SystemTroy | 0 | 2 | 21 | 1.6% |
| Coventry Fire District 1Coventry | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3.7% |
| Orleans Water SystemBarton | 0 | 1 | 109 | 0.3% |
| Newport Center Water SystemNewport Town | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Jay Peak Water SystemJay | 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 Orleans County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Orleans County reported 0 lead and 391 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,997 of unknown material.
Which Orleans County water systems have the most lead lines?
Newport City Water System (262), Derby Center Water System (52), Greensboro Fire District 1 (41).
How do I check my home in Orleans 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.