Water Service Lines

The Town of St. Johnsbury is working with Dufresne Group to identify water services that are part of the St. Johnsbury Water System that contain lead pipe. 

In addition to your service line, other plumbing in your home may contain lead and could increase the levels of lead in your drinking water. These may include faucets, valves, and soldered joints. It is recommended that homeowners contact a licensed plumber and have a plumbing assessment done to determine if your in-home plumbing is a source of lead in your drinking water. If you have questions, please contact Dufresne Group at (802) 748-8605 or servicelineinventory@dufresnegroup.com. 

Lead is rarely found in a water system’s surface or groundwater source but may enter drinking water if plumbing materials, such as solder or fixtures, including some made of chrome or brass, contain lead and corrode. Homes built before 1990 are more likely to have plumbing, solder, and fixtures that contain lead. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 10 to 20 percent of a person’s potential exposure to lead may come from drinking water. Infants who consume mostly formula mixed with lead-containing water can receive 40 to 60 percent of their exposure to lead from drinking water. 

More information For more information on reducing lead exposure and the health effects of lead, visit the U.S. EPA website www.epa.gov/lead, call the National Lead Information Center at 800- 424-5323, or speak with your health care provider. 

Lead Service Line Replacement Plan (click here)

Water Service Line Unknown Letter (click here)

Water Service Line-GRR (click here)

Water Service Line-Lead (click here)