Vermont · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Washington County, VT
14 community water systems serving Washington County reported 3 lead and 223 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,225 of unknown material. The most are in Barre City Water System.
2.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Vermont average (1.4%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 54%
- Non-lead 44%
Water systems serving Washington County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barre City Water SystemBarre City | 3 | 123 | 2,351 | 4.0% |
| Montpelier Water SystemMontpelier | 0 | 78 | 2,277 | 2.8% |
| Barre Town Water SystemBarre Town | 0 | 11 | 324 | 2.2% |
| Websterville Water SystemBarre Town | 0 | 6 | 50 | 4.9% |
| Graniteville Fire District 4Barre Town | 0 | 5 | 52 | 1.8% |
| Mountain Water CompanyWarren | 0 | 0 | 122 | 0% |
| Marshfield Water SystemMarshfield | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0% |
| Crystal Springs Water SystemEast Montpelier | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Westons Mobile Home ParkBerlin | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Riverside MHPMoretown | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Edward Farrar Utility DistrictWaterbury | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Northfield Water DeptNorthfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Berlin Municipal Water SystemBerlin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Central Vermont Medical CenterBerlin | 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 Washington County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Washington County reported 3 lead and 223 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,225 of unknown material.
Which Washington County water systems have the most lead lines?
Barre City Water System (126), Montpelier Water System (78), Barre Town Water System (11).
How do I check my home in Washington 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.