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Vermont Water Quality
120
Utilities in database
0.4M
Residents served
0
With open violations
34
PFAS monitored
Quick Answer
Vermont public drinking water is served by 120 EPA-tracked water systems, providing service to approximately 0.4 million residents through public utilities. No open health-based violations are currently recorded across tracked systems in the EPA federal database. 34 systems have official PFAS monitoring records from the EPA UCMR 5 program (2023–2025). About 50% of VT residents use private wells, which fall outside federal utility compliance monitoring.
No open health-based violations are currently recorded in the EPA SDWIS database for Vermont's tracked water systems. Always verify with your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for annual test results.
Drinking Water in Vermont
Vermont has 120 community water systems serving approximately 0.4 million residents. Primary water sources include groundwater. The most commonly reported contaminants include nitrates, disinfection byproducts. 50% of Vermont residents rely on private wells. DEC holds primary enforcement authority under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Safest Large Utilities
Vermont systems with no open health violations serving 10,000+ residents.
Utilities in Vermont
51–75 of 120Proctor Water Dept
VT0005228 · 2,000 served
Castleton Fire District 1
VT0005212 · 1,940 served
Bethel Water Dept
VT0005315 · 1,929 served
Hardwick Town Water System
VT0005039 · 1,900 served
Berlin Municipal Water System
VT0021202 · 1,819 served
Richford Water System
VT0005126 · 1,700 served
North Bennington Water Dept
VT0005017 · 1,700 served
Enosburg Falls Water System
VT0005116 · 1,700 served
Jackson Gore Okemo
VT0020917 · 1,695 served
Pittsford Florence Water Dept
VT0005225 · 1,652 served
Barre Town Water System
VT0005566 · 1,638 served
Grand Isle Consolidated Water District
VT0020614 · 1,600 served
Fairfax Water Dept
VT0005117 · 1,550 served
Central Vermont Medical Center
VT0008300 · 1,528 served
Bradford Village Water System
VT0005170 · 1,512 served
Royalton Fire District 1
VT0005330 · 1,500 served
Village of Jericho Water System
VT0005077 · 1,410 served
Derby Center Water System
VT0005195 · 1,400 served
Wilmington Water Dist
VT0005310 · 1,400 served
Johnson Village Water Dept
VT0005156 · 1,350 served
Putney Water System
VT0020934 · 1,300 served
Mountain Green Condominium
VT0005539 · 1,300 served
Arlington Water Dept
VT0005013 · 1,250 served
Brighton Water System
VT0005105 · 1,200 served
Randolph Center Water System
VT0005177 · 1,138 served
Key Contaminant Concerns in Vermont
These contaminants appear most frequently in Vermont utility records or pose elevated risk in this region based on EPA data.
Nitrates
Nitrate (NO₃⁻) is a nitrogen-containing compound that forms naturally through the decomposition of organic matter. At elevated concentrations — almost always caused by human activity — nitrate is converted in the digestive system to nitrite, which then reacts with hemoglobin to form methemoglobin, a form of hemoglobin that cannot carry oxygen. In the body, nitrite also reacts with amines in food to form N-nitroso compounds (nitrosamines) — known carcinogens classified by the IARC as Group 2A (probable human carcinogens). The United States applies over 23 million tons of nitrogen fertilizer annually, making agricultural runoff the dominant source of nitrate contamination in U.S. groundwater.
EPA limit: 10 mg/L
DBPs
When utilities add chlorine to water to kill pathogens, it reacts with dissolved organic matter — leaves, algae, soil — to produce disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Over 600 DBPs have been identified. The EPA regulates two groups: total trihalomethanes (TTHMs, including chloroform) and haloacetic acids (HAA5). DBP levels tend to be highest in surface water systems and in warm months when organic matter is elevated.
EPA limit: 80 µg/L (TTHMs) / 60 µg/L (HAA5)
City Water Reports in Vermont
Tap water quality pages for Vermont cities — violations, PFAS records, utility profiles, and official source links.
Independent Water Testing
Find a certified lab in Vermont
Utility compliance records show what water systems report to the EPA. An independent test from a certified laboratory confirms what's actually in your tap water. Vermont labs can test for PFAS, lead, nitrates, bacteria, and dozens of other contaminants.
Explore Water Quality in Vermont
Proctor Water Dept
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Castleton Fire District 1
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Bethel Water Dept
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
PFAS monitoring records — Vermont
34 water systems in Vermont with EPA UCMR 5 records
Lead in Vermont drinking water
State-specific lead data, violation utilities, and testing guidance
PFAS in Vermont drinking water
State-specific PFAS data, MCL context, and treatment options
Certified water testing labs in Vermont
Labs certified for PFAS (EPA 533/537.1), lead, and bacteria testing
Water treatment options
Reverse osmosis, activated carbon, and filtration guides with cost ranges
Data sources and methodology
How WaterUtilityReport.com sources and validates official EPA data
Common Questions About Vermont Drinking Water
Does Vermont drinking water have PFAS?
34 Vermont water systems have EPA UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring records (2023–2025)
Which Vermont water utilities have open violations?
Browse Vermont utility compliance records and violation history
How do I test my water in Vermont?
State-certified labs for PFAS (EPA 533/537.1), lead, nitrate, and bacteria testing
What treatment removes PFAS from VT tap water?
Reverse osmosis removes PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates — cost, maintenance, and NSF certification explained
What do Vermont PFAS records tell me about my water?
EPA limits, health context, and what UCMR 5 detection above MRL means for your water
How is Vermont water quality data sourced here?
EPA SDWIS violations, UCMR 5 PFAS records, and CCR data — sources, accuracy notes, and limitations
Vermont Water FAQs
Data sources: Utility compliance and violation data from EPA SDWIS (Safe Drinking Water Information System). PFAS monitoring records from EPA UCMR 5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5, 2023–2025). Contaminant data from EPA and ATSDR public references. This page summarizes public records — it is not a compliance determination. Methodology →
Last updated: 2026-04-24