A94/100
BURLINGTON DEPT PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIV — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 42,000 people · Vermont
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
VT0005053
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About BURLINGTON DEPT PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIV
Is BURLINGTON DEPT PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIV water safe to drink?
BURLINGTON DEPT PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIV water receives a grade of A (94/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BURLINGTON DEPT PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIV detected?
69 contaminants were tested in BURLINGTON DEPT PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIV's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BURLINGTON DEPT PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIV have any EPA violations?
Yes, BURLINGTON DEPT PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIV has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MR.
How many people does BURLINGTON DEPT PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIV serve?
BURLINGTON DEPT PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIV serves approximately 42,000 people, Vermont. The system provides water to 1 community: Burlington.
What type of water does BURLINGTON DEPT PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIV provide?
BURLINGTON DEPT PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIV sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is VT0005053.
How does BURLINGTON DEPT PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIV compare to other utilities in Vermont?
BURLINGTON DEPT PUBLIC WORKS WATER DIV scores 94/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Vermont state page for a full comparison of water systems.