Tap Water Quality in Burlington, VT
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Burlington Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~45,000 | Source: Lake Champlain
Burlington draws from Lake Champlain, which has experienced increasing harmful algal blooms due to agricultural runoff and phosphorus loading. The Burlington Department of Public Works treats water from an intake in Shelburne Bay. PFAS contamination from various sources in the region is also under investigation.
Common water quality concerns in Burlington
Algal blooms
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PFAS
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Naturally occurring manganese
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What's in your Burlington water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Burlington water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Burlington, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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