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Burlington, CT Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Burlington, CT — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Burlington's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Bristol Water Department PWSID: CT0170011 Updated: 2026 Q2
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PFAS above the federal limit at 1 of 4 sampling points

Lead was not detected and no violations are open. However, PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 4 sampling points, running as high as 1.03 times the limit.

B

Burlington earns a B for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: not detected
PFAS above the federal limit at 1 of 4 sampling points
15 violations since 2015, 0 health-based
No violations currently open
Burlington's lead level vs. all Connecticut community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: Not detected — 0% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than % of Connecticut utilities
Population Served
1224
~16322 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
0
15 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
0% of EPA action level
Not detected
Action level: 15 ppb
Lead was not detected at the 90th percentile — the result fell below the laboratory detection limit. That is not the same as an absence of lead in every tap, and older homes with lead service lines can still show higher readings.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2025 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2022 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2019 Resolved
Arsenic MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.010 mg/L 2019 Resolved
Barium MONITORING AND REPORTING — 2 mg/L 2019 Resolved
Cadmium MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.005 mg/L 2019 Resolved
Chromium MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.1 mg/L 2019 Resolved
CYANIDE MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.2 mg/L 2019 Resolved
Fluoride MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2019 Resolved
Mercury MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.002 mg/L 2019 Resolved
Nickel MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2019 Resolved
Antimony, Total MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.006 mg/L 2019 Resolved
Beryllium, Total MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.004 mg/L 2019 Resolved
Thallium, Total MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.002 mg/L 2019 Resolved
Selenium MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.05 mg/L 2019 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

15 violations are on record since 2015, of which 0 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Bristol Water Department
PWSID CT0170011
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 1,224
Service connections 16,322
Systems serving this area 7
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burlington tap water safe to drink? ▼
It meets most federal standards, but PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 4 sampling points. No violations are currently open.
Does Burlington water have PFAS? ▼
Yes. PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 4 sampling points, running as high as 1.03 times the limit. Limits are enforced on a running annual average at each sampling point, not on a single sample.
Who supplies water to Burlington? ▼
Bristol Water Department (PWSID CT0170011), one of 7 systems serving this area. Surface water. Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-06-05. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Burlington Residents Do?

1
Consider a reverse-osmosis filter
Reverse osmosis removes more than 95% of PFAS. Standard carbon pitchers do not.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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