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Is there lead in Wilmington's tap water?

4.6PPBparts per billion of lead in Chimney Hill's water at the latest test, from 2023 to 2025

Under the legal limit of 15 ppb

Water companies that supply Wilmington

4 public water companies list Wilmington as a place they supply. The biggest is Chimney Hill, with about 2,594 people. The highest latest result among Wilmington's water companies is 14.3 parts per billion, at Cold Brook Fd Base Area. None of the 4 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 1 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like Cold Brook Fire District 1 supply just their own grounds or street; most of Wilmington gets its water from Chimney Hill. Your water bill names yours.

Chimney Hillabout 2,594 people · latest lead test: 4.6 ppb · 802-464-2181
Town of Wilmington Waterabout 1,400 people · latest lead test: 2 ppb · 802-258-7445
Cold Brook Fd Base Areaabout 761 people · latest lead test: 14.3 ppb · 802-464-0460
The Cold Brook Fire District 1about 700 people · latest lead test: none found · 802-464-0460

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