Water Quality in Burlington, VT (05403)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 05403.
Active Health Violations
10 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 92% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
20,614
Population
15
Water Systems
58
Violations (5yr)
10
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)
Burlington Dept Public Works Water Div
Ibm Well Water System
South Burlington City Water System
All resolvedColchester Water System
All resolvedMontpelier Water System
Malletts Bay Water Co
All resolvedSouth Burlington Fire District
Mount Pleasant Communities
Triple L Mhp
Pinecrest Mobile Home Park
All resolvedStarry Night Cafe
Arrowhead Golf Course
All resolvedBow And Arrow Mhp
All resolvedKeystone Rv Center
10 health-basedChamplain Water District
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Burlington (05403) has more violations than 92% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 58.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Whole House Carbon Filter
A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.
Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.