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Burlington homeowners deserve to know what's in their water. Clear Water Filtration offers a free in-home water test for Burlington residents - no lab fees, no obligation. Our licensed technicians come to your home, test your water on the spot, and walk you through the results. Schedule yours today.
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When Burlington homeowners want to know what's in their water, they have two main options: mail a sample to a government lab and wait weeks for results, or call Clear Water Filtration and have a licensed technician at their door - often within 24 hours - testing their water for free.
Our free in-home water test covers the parameters that matter most to Burlington households: hardness, iron, manganese, pH, total dissolved solids (TDS), and chlorine. A member of our team runs the tests on-site, reads the results with you, and explains in plain language what each finding means for your home and your health.
We have served Vermont communities since 1980. As a WQA member and authorized Kinetico dealer for more than 30 years, we bring decades of hands-on experience to every water assessment we perform in Burlington and across Chittenden County.
Standard Free In-Home Screen
Our free in-home test covers the six parameters most commonly elevated in Burlington-area water. Each one is measured on-site by our technician - no waiting for lab results.
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), arsenic, and uranium testing requires a certified laboratory - these contaminants cannot be measured with field equipment. Our standard free in-home test does not cover them.
If you have concerns about PFAS or other emerging contaminants in your Burlington water, we can refer you to our certified-lab partner for specialized testing. Clear Water Filtration holds government contracts for PFAS treatment in Vermont and has extensive experience interpreting lab results and recommending appropriate treatment. Learn more about PFAS and PFOA treatment options or see our dedicated page on PFAS water treatment in Burlington.
Our free in-home test is the fastest way to get answers. Call or click to schedule.
802-496-5544Burlington and Chittenden County Context
Most Burlington homes receive treated municipal water from the Champlain Water District (CWD), which draws from Lake Champlain. CWD water meets EPA safety standards, but meeting standards and having ideal water quality are different things. Residual chlorine from the treatment process creates the flat taste many Burlington residents notice. Mineral content varies seasonally. And in older Burlington neighborhoods, lead service lines or older interior plumbing can leach lead between the street and your tap - an issue the municipal plant has no control over.
Many homes in the outer reaches of Chittenden County - Williston, Shelburne, Charlotte, and rural Burlington parcels - rely on private wells. Well water in this region is not treated or monitored by any utility. Hardness, iron, and manganese are common. Vermont's metamorphic bedrock also means arsenic and uranium occur naturally in some well sources. Testing is the only way to know what you're working with.
Vermont's geology creates water quality conditions found almost nowhere else in New England. The state's bedrock contains naturally occurring minerals that dissolve into groundwater at concentrations that vary by location and season:
Clear Water Filtration has been testing and treating water across Chittenden County for more than 45 years. We know the geology, the common contaminants by neighborhood, and the most effective treatment approaches for Burlington-area conditions. See our full Burlington water treatment page for the complete picture of what we offer in this area.
A licensed technician comes to your Burlington home, tests your water on-site, and reviews the results with you - at no charge. Call 802-496-5544 or use the form to get on the schedule.
Choosing the Right Test
Burlington residents often ask how our free in-home test compares to mailing a water sample to a certified laboratory. Both have a place - here is how to think about which one is right for your situation.
Most Burlington homeowners start with the free in-home test. If results raise questions or you have specific concerns about PFAS or other contaminants, we'll point you to the right certified-lab panel - and help you understand what the results mean.
Simple Process
Getting your Burlington water tested is straightforward. Here is what to expect from the first call to results in hand.
Call us at 802-496-5544 or fill out the contact form on this page. You will speak with - or hear back from - a real member of our Burlington-area team, not a call center.
We contact you within 24 hours to set up a convenient appointment. We work around your schedule, including 7-day emergency availability when water quality issues need immediate attention.
A licensed technician arrives at your Burlington home with field-testing equipment. We test hardness, iron, manganese, pH, TDS, and chlorine directly from your tap. The process takes about 30 minutes.
We review every result with you on the spot. If your water is fine, we tell you so. If treatment would help, we explain the options clearly - no pressure, no jargon, no upselling treatment you do not need.
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Burlington's Water Testing Experts
Government labs, mail-in kits, and store-bought test strips all have their place - but none of them come to your home, test your specific water, and sit down with you to explain what the results mean. Clear Water Filtration does.
We have been testing and treating water in Burlington and across Chittenden County for more than 45 years. Our team includes a Class III Water Operator and WQA-certified specialists who understand what Vermont water actually looks like - not just what the textbook says it should look like.
The free in-home test takes about 30 minutes. You get results the same day. And if your water needs treatment, we offer everything from water testing services and softening to PFAS treatment - all installed by licensed Vermont plumbers. If your water is fine, we will tell you that too.
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