Is South Burlington tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

South Burlington's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

85/100
Purity Score
1
Issues Found
5.5 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

1 Issue Detected in South Burlington

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for South Burlington
Vermont

540,305,407 · Lake Champlain

South Burlington Water Quality Report (2026)

Low Risk Updated March 2026 20,292 residents
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85
Purity Score

This 2026 water quality report for South Burlington compiles data from EPA SDWIS, EWG testing records, and the Champlain Water District consumer confidence report. Scores, contaminant levels, and matched filter recommendations are below.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
1.8 ppb
Nitrate
0.3 mg/L
Arsenic
0.1 mg/L
Hardness
5.5 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    South Burlington's water meets current EPA standards. Filtration can improve taste and provide extra safety.

Score

85 /100
Excellent
"Good" threshold (70)

South Burlington tap water is sourced from Lake Champlain and treated by Champlain Water District. Overall purity score: 85/100 (Excellent). Updated for 2026.

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South Burlington Water FAQ

Is South Burlington VT tap water safe to drink in 2026?
South Burlington tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 85/100 (Excellent) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does South Burlington VT use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
South Burlington uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 0.8 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is South Burlington VT water and what is the TDS level?
South Burlington water hardness is 5.5 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 170 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in South Burlington VT drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in South Burlington drinking water.

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BurlingtonVermont — 85/100RutlandVermont — 85/100MontpelierVermont — 85/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Champlain Water District CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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