MILTON WATER DEPT Lead Service Line Inventory
Milton Water Department serves about 8,260 people in Vermont. This page explains what we know about lead service lines in their water system and how to find out if yours is one of them.
What is a lead service line?
A lead service line is the pipe that connects your home to the water main under the street. If your home was built or connected before the 1980s, there's a chance your service line contains lead. Lead can leach into drinking water, especially in homes with older plumbing.
What we know about Milton Water Department
Milton Water Department draws water from a surface water source. As of now, the utility has not completed a full inventory of lead service lines in its system—meaning we don't have a count of how many homes may be affected.
This doesn't mean there are no lead service lines. It means the utility is still in the process of identifying which homes have them. Federal rules (the Lead and Copper Rule) require all water systems to have a complete inventory by 2024, so Milton Water Department should be working toward that goal.
How to find out about your home
Contact Milton Water Department directly. They can tell you:
- Whether your service line is lead, copper, galvanized steel, or another material
- What year your home was connected to the system
- Whether any lead sampling has been done at your address
If the utility doesn't have records yet, you can also hire a licensed plumber to inspect your service line or arrange for water testing through your state health department.
What you can do now
If you're concerned about lead in your drinking water, the most effective step is installing a point-of-use water filter certified to reduce lead—either a pitcher filter or an under-sink filter. Make sure it's NSF/ANSI 53 certified. This works regardless of whether your service line is lead.
For health questions—especially if you have young children—talk to your pediatrician or contact the Vermont Department of Health.
Next steps for residents
- Call Milton Water Department and ask about your service line material and whether they have records for your address
- Request a free or low-cost water test through your utility or the Vermont Department of Health
- Consider a point-of-use filter certified to reduce lead while you're investigating
- Check back here as utilities complete their inventories—the status on this page will update
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Milton Water Department have lead service lines?
Milton Water Department has not yet completed a full inventory of lead service lines in its system, so we don't have a definitive count. Contact the utility directly to ask about your specific address.
How do I know if my home has a lead service line?
Call Milton Water Department and ask them to check their records for your address. You can also hire a plumber to inspect the line, or request a water test from your utility or the Vermont Department of Health.
Is lead in water dangerous for kids?
Lead exposure can affect child development. Talk to your pediatrician about your specific situation. The CDC and Vermont Department of Health also have detailed guidance on lead in drinking water.
What can I do right now to reduce lead in my drinking water?
Install a point-of-use water filter certified NSF/ANSI 53 to reduce lead. This works for drinking and cooking water while you determine whether your service line is lead or arrange for replacement.