City Water Quality Rankings in Vermont
72 cities ranked by drinking water quality.
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#25
Putney
County, VT
92 A
#26 Randolph Center
County, VT
92 A
#27 Castleton
County, VT
91 A
#28 Grand Isle
County, VT
91 A
#29 Lyndonville
County, VT
91 A
#30 Essex Junction
County, VT
88 B
#31 Middlebury
County, VT
88 B
#32 Rutland
County, VT
88 B
#33 Shelburne
County, VT
88 B
#34 Shoreham
County, VT
88 B
#35 South Burlington
County, VT
88 B
#36 Williston
County, VT
88 B
#37 Winooski
County, VT
88 B
#38 Morrisville
County, VT
87 B
#39 Poultney
County, VT
86 B
#40 Springfield
County, VT
86 B
#41 Bethel
County, VT
85 B
#42 Richmond
County, VT
85 B
#43 Island Pond
County, VT
84 B
#44 Bellows Falls
County, VT
82 B
#45 East Burke
County, VT
82 B
#46 Newport
County, VT
82 B
#47 Websterville
County, VT
82 B
#48 West Dover
County, VT
82 B
Frequently Asked Questions
How are city water quality rankings calculated in Vermont?
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 cities in Vermont?
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.