Vermont · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Windham County, VT
11 community water systems serving Windham County reported 1 lead and 96 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 449 of unknown material. The most are in Brattleboro 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) 1.4%
- Unknown 6.5%
- Non-lead 92%
Water systems serving Windham County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brattleboro Water DeptBrattleboro | 0 | 92 | 1 | 2.6% |
| Town of Wilmington Water SystemWilmington | 0 | 3 | 32 | 1.2% |
| Glen ParkBrattleboro | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4.2% |
| Bellows Falls Water DeptRockingham | 1 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Winhall Stratton F D 1Stratton | 0 | 0 | 286 | 0% |
| Chimney HillWilmington | 0 | 0 | 62 | 0% |
| Mount Snow Village AssociationDover | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0% |
| Magic Village Water CoopLondonderry | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Vermont AcademyRockingham | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Putney Water SystemPutney | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Timber Creek Coa INCDover | 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 Windham County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Windham County reported 1 lead and 96 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 449 of unknown material.
Which Windham County water systems have the most lead lines?
Brattleboro Water Dept (92), Town of Wilmington Water System (3), Glen Park (1).
How do I check my home in Windham 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.