Drinking Water Capacity
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
The reserve capacity below equates to 39,000 new homes (as a comparison, according to the 2010 Census, there are 65,722 houses in Chittenden County.
| Utility | Capacity (Millions of Gallons/Day) | Reserve (Millions of Gallons/Day) |
| Champlain Water District | 20 | 6.5 |
| City of Burlington | 12 | 1.3 |
| TOTAL: | 27.5 | 7.8 |
Why Is This Important?
Adequate current and future water supply is critically important for meeting the needs of both residents and businesses in Chittenden County.