WaterQ

City Water Quality Rankings

11,696 cities ranked by drinking water quality.

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Independence
County, OR
96 A
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Intercourse
County, PA
96 A
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International Falls
County, MN
96 A
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Iona
County, ID
96 A
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Ionia
County, MI
96 A
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Island
County, KY
96 A
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Isle Of Wight
County, VA
96 A
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Jackson
County, MN
96 A
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Jamestown
County, CA
96 A
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Jamison
County, PA
96 A
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Jefferson
County, LA
96 A
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Johnson City
County, NY
96 A
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Johnstown
County, OH
96 A
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Kalispell
County, MT
96 A
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Kenton
County, TN
96 A
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Kentwood
County, MI
96 A
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Kenyon
County, MN
96 A
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Kinderhook
County, NY
96 A
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Knollwood
County, TX
96 A
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Knottsville
County, KY
96 A
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Kouts
County, IN
96 A
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Krum
County, TX
96 A
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Kuna
County, ID
96 A
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La Crosse
County, WI
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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