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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
101–120 of 120Jeffersonville Water System
VT0005150 · 700 served
Winterplace Water System
VT0005635 · 700 served
Graniteville Fire District 4
VT0005248 · 700 served
Pownal Fire District 2
VT0020734 · 682 served
Westbury Park
VT0020466 · 663 served
East Middlebury Fd 1
VT0005003 · 642 served
Seasons on Mount Snow
VT0005636 · 623 served
Hillcrest Mhp Inc
VT0005057 · 615 served
Alburgh Village Water System
VT0005136 · 576 served
Greensboro Fire District 1
VT0005198 · 551 served
Okemo Trailside Condominium
VT0005325 · 540 served
Malletts Bay Water Co
VT0020333 · 533 served
Dorset Fire District 1
VT0005020 · 530 served
Montgomery Water System
VT0005125 · 530 served
Wake Robin Corp
VT0020449 · 519 served
Killington Upland Water Co Inc
VT0005632 · 518 served
High Ridge Condominium
VT0005590 · 500 served
South Georgia Fire District
VT0005121 · 500 served
Danville Fire District 1
VT0005037 · 500 served
Castleton Fire District 3
VT0020889 · 500 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.
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Jeffersonville Water System
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Winterplace Water System
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Graniteville Fire District 4
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