Vermont · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Rutland County, VT
16 community water systems serving Rutland County reported 9 lead and 156 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,300 of unknown material. The most are in Rutland City Water Dept.
1.4% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Vermont average (1.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.3%
- Unknown 36%
- Non-lead 63%
Water systems serving Rutland County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland City Water DeptRutland City | 0 | 74 | 2,641 | 1.2% |
| Danby Mount Tabor F D 1Danby | 0 | 26 | 0 | 19% |
| Fair Haven Water DeptFair Haven | 1 | 15 | 546 | 1.8% |
| Wallingford Fire District 1Wallingford | 0 | 16 | 310 | 4.2% |
| Castleton Fire District 1Castleton | 1 | 9 | 110 | 3.5% |
| West Rutland TownWest Rutland | 0 | 9 | 443 | 1.2% |
| Rutland Town Fire District 4Rutland Town | 7 | 0 | 43 | 14% |
| Poultney Water DeptPoultney | 0 | 4 | 66 | 0.8% |
| Rutland Town Fire District 6Rutland Town | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3.9% |
| Proctor Water DeptProctor | 0 | 1 | 116 | 0.2% |
| Rutland Town Fire District 1Rutland Town | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Cuttingsville Fire DistrictShrewsbury | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0% |
| Windy HollowCastleton | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Brandon Fire District 1Brandon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pittsford Florence Water DeptPittsford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mountain Green CondominiumKillington | 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 Rutland County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Rutland County reported 9 lead and 156 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,300 of unknown material.
Which Rutland County water systems have the most lead lines?
Rutland City Water Dept (74), Danby Mount Tabor F D 1 (26), Fair Haven Water Dept (16).
How do I check my home in Rutland 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.