WaterQ

City Water Quality Rankings

11,696 cities ranked by drinking water quality.

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Hazel
County, KY
96 A
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Heath
County, OH
96 A
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Heber
County, CA
96 A
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Hebron
County, OH
96 A
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Henderson
County, NV
96 A
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Hendersonville
County, NC
96 A
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Henniker
County, NH
96 A
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Henrico
County, VA
96 A
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Herculaneum
County, MO
96 A
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Hesston
County, KS
96 A
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Hiddenite
County, NC
96 A
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Highland Home
County, AL
96 A
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Hillsboro
County, OH
96 A
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Hilltop Lakes
County, TX
96 A
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Hilton Head Island
County, SC
96 A
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Hinesburg
County, VT
96 A
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Hobart
County, IN
96 A
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Holts Summit
County, MO
96 A
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House Springs
County, MO
96 A
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Hume
County, CA
96 A
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Huntingdon
County, TN
96 A
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Huntsville
County, MO
96 A
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Huron
County, SD
96 A
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Independence
County, IA
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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