Water Quality in Burlington, VT (05477)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 05477.
Past Health-Based Violations
6 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 9 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 72% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
4,454
Population
19
Water Systems
15
Violations (5yr)
6
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)
Burlington Dept Public Works Water Div
Ibm Well Water System
Richmond Water Dept
All resolvedBolton Community Water System
Cochran Ski Area
All resolvedVycc West Monitor Barn
Sherman Hollow Inc
Richmond Fire District 1
All resolvedVycc East Monitor Barn
All resolvedPoppa Louie'S
Cote Development
Southworth Milton Inc
1 health-basedWilliamstown Healthcare Company
Christmas Hill Mh Condominium
Westford Country Store
5 health-basedKitchen Table Bistro
Richmond Ski Area
Vermont Fine
All resolvedRich Mound Acres
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Burlington (05477) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
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.