WaterQ

City Water Quality Rankings

11,696 cities ranked by drinking water quality.

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Groton
County, NY
96 A
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Gruver
County, TX
96 A
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Gulf Shores
County, AL
96 A
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Guntersville
County, AL
96 A
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Gurley
County, AL
96 A
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Guthrie Center
County, IA
96 A
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Gypsum
County, CO
96 A
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Halifax
County, PA
96 A
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Haltom City
County, TX
96 A
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Hamilton
County, GA
96 A
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Hamilton
County, NY
96 A
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Hamilton
County, VA
96 A
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Hampstead
County, MD
96 A
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Hampton
County, SC
96 A
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Hanford
County, CA
96 A
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Hannibal
County, NY
96 A
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Harlan
County, IA
96 A
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Harlan
County, IN
96 A
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Harper
County, KS
96 A
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Harrisville
County, OH
96 A
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Hartselle
County, AL
96 A
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Harwich
County, MA
96 A
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Hauser
County, ID
96 A
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Hawkinsville
County, GA
96 A

Frequently Asked Questions

How are city water quality rankings calculated?

WaterQ city rankings are based on EPA SDWIS data across local public water systems, including contaminant detections, compliance violations, and recency-weighted score signals.

Can I compare two US cities directly?

Yes. Use the city comparison links on this page or open the Compare tool to evaluate two cities side by side on score, grade, and water system coverage.

How often does WaterQ refresh city data?

City-level metrics refresh when new EPA data is processed. Check city pages for latest score and violation context.

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