Where Burlington Water Comes From

Burlington’s drinking water comes from local surface water reservoirs including Lake Mackintosh, Lake Cammack, and Stoney Creek Reservoir.

These reservoirs collect rainfall and watershed runoff and supply raw water to the City of Burlington’s treatment facilities before being distributed to homes and businesses throughout the city and surrounding communities.

How Burlington Water Is Treated

Burlington operates two municipal water treatment facilities: the Ed Thomas Water Treatment Plant and the J.D. Mackintosh, Jr. Water Treatment Plant.

Drinking water typically undergoes coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection before entering the distribution system. These processes help remove particles, microorganisms, and other contaminants to meet state and federal drinking water standards.

Official Burlington Water Quality Report

The City of Burlington publishes an annual Drinking Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) summarizing water sources, treatment processes, and contaminant testing results. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}