Water Quality in Burlington, VT (05445)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 05445.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 36 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 87% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

3,916

Population

21

Water Systems

37

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)

Burlington Dept Public Works Water Div

Surface water 42,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ibm Well Water System

Purchased surface water 38,000 people served
0 violations

Charlotte Central School

Groundwater 550 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Old Lantern

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Thompson Point Asso.

Surface water 100 people served
0 violations

Philo Ridge Farm

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Charlotte Senior Center

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Charlotte Town Office And Library

Groundwater 81 people served
0 violations

Common Pastures Hoa

All resolved
Groundwater 69 people served
21 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Wildwood West

All resolved
Groundwater 65 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

West Wind Water System

Surface water 64 people served
0 violations

Lynrick Acres

Groundwater 53 people served
0 violations

Pine Ridge Water System

All resolved
Groundwater 46 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Charlotte Childrens Center

Groundwater 42 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Red Onion Cafe

1 health-based
Groundwater 37 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

West Wind Montessori

Surface water 29 people served
0 violations

Charlotte Town Beach

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Old Brick Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Uncle Sams Dairy Bar

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Dunn Inn

Groundwater 6 people served
0 violations

Deerpath School

Groundwater 2 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

9 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Burlington (05445) has more violations than 87% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 37.

Fewer violations 87th percentile More violations

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.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.

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