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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
76–100 of 120Timber Creek Coa Inc
VT0005615 · 1,116 served
Grand Isle Fire District 4
VT0005139 · 1,078 served
Burke Mountain Water Co
VT0005503 · 1,058 served
Richmond Water Dept
VT0005084 · 1,048 served
Bolton Community Water System
VT0005051 · 1,030 served
Bennington College
VT0020184 · 1,000 served
Williamstown Water Dept
VT0005186 · 985 served
Plainfield Water System
VT0005277 · 985 served
Solitude Water System
VT0020508 · 976 served
Canaan Fire District 1
VT0005106 · 970 served
Fairlee Town Water
VT0005174 · 967 served
Wallingford Fire District 1
VT0005242 · 956 served
Cavendish Town Water System
VT0005317 · 950 served
Barton Water System
VT0005189 · 950 served
Shaftsbury Water System
VT0005469 · 950 served
Derby Line Village Water District
VT0020568 · 897 served
Norwich Fire District 1
VT0005326 · 870 served
North Troy Water System
VT0005205 · 864 served
Orleans Water System
VT0005190 · 846 served
Sunrise Community Water System
VT0005618 · 829 served
Jericho Underhill Water
VT0005096 · 825 served
Cold Brook Fd Base Area
VT0005649 · 761 served
South Hero Fire District 4
VT0020080 · 760 served
West Windsor Mountain Water System
VT0005599 · 750 served
Cold Brook Fire District 1
VT0005313 · 700 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
Timber Creek Coa Inc
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Grand Isle Fire District 4
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Burke Mountain Water Co
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