Data: EPA SDWIS, NWS, State plumbing boards, Rewiring America Last verified: 2026-06-03

Compliance reports for Vermont water systems consistently reflect documented safety indicators — health-based exceedances are the exception, not the pattern.

Score Distribution

How Vermont's 308 ZIP codes are distributed across safety grades.

Top 10 Safest ZIP Codes in Vermont

Highest Home Safety Scores in the state.

10 Lowest-Scoring ZIP Codes in Vermont

County Rankings

Water quality breakdown by county. 14 counties with data in Vermont.

Most Common Contaminants in Vermont

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Overview

We track water quality, weather alerts, plumbing regulations, and energy rebates for 308 ZIP codes across Vermont, covering 310 community water systems that serve approximately 380,463 people.

157 of 308 ZIP codes (51%) have recorded EPA violations. 73 health-based violations have been documented.

Plumbing Regulations

Vermont follows the International Plumbing Code (2015 edition).

• Plumbing code: IPC (2015)
• Homeowner DIY: Licensed plumber required
• Water heater permit: Required
• Annual backflow test: Required

Full Vermont regulations →

Areas with Most Violations

Areas with No Violations

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Vermont: B (71/100)

Lead & Copper

• Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0029 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
• 2 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

• High risk (Zone 1): 0 ZIP codes (0%)
• Moderate risk (Zone 2): 275 ZIP codes
• Low risk (Zone 3): 33 ZIP codes

ZIP Code Reports for Vermont

Largest Communities

Lowest Safety Scores

Highest Safety Scores

All 308 ZIP Codes in Vermont

• 05640 (Adamant) [D]
• 05820 (Albany) [B] — 2 violations
• 05440 (Alburgh) [A] — 10 violations ⚠
• 05250 (Arlington) [B]
• 05030 (Ascutney) [B] — 2 violations
• 05901 (Averill) [D]
• 05441 (Bakersfield) [B]
• 05031 (Barnard) [B]
• 05821 (Barnet) [B] — 10 violations ⚠
• 05641 (Barre) [C] — 5 violations ⚠
• 05822 (Barton) [C] — 16 violations
• 05823 (Beebe Plain) [D]
• 05902 (Beecher Falls) [C]
• 05101 (Bellows Falls) [B]
• 05730 (Belmont) [C]
• 05442 (Belvidere Center) [D]
• 05201 (Bennington) [C] — 4 violations
• 05731 (Benson) [B]
• 05032 (Bethel) [B] — 1 violation
• 05732 (Bomoseen) [C]
• 05340 (Bondville) [D] — 7 violations
• 05033 (Bradford) [C]
• 05733 (Brandon) [B]
• 05301 (Brattleboro) [B] — 3 violations
• 05302 (Brattleboro) [B] — 3 violations
• 05303 (Brattleboro) [B] — 3 violations
• 05304 (Brattleboro) [B] — 3 violations
• 05034 (Bridgewater) [B] — 2 violations ⚠
• 05035 (Bridgewater Corners) [C]
• 05734 (Bridport) [B]
• 05443 (Bristol) [B] — 6 violations
• 05036 (Brookfield) [D]
• 05037 (Brownsville) [B]
• 05401 (Burlington) [A] — 3 violations
• 05402 (Burlington) [A] — 3 violations
• 05405 (Burlington) [A] — 3 violations
• 05406 (Burlington) [A] — 3 violations
• 05408 (Burlington) [A] — 3 violations
• 05647 (Cabot) [B]
• 05648 (Calais) [B] — 10 violations
• 05444 (Cambridge) [B] — 5 violations
• 05141 (Cambridgeport) [D]
• 05903 (Canaan) [B] — 4 violations
• 05735 (Castleton) [B] — 2 violations
• 05142 (Cavendish) [B] — 3 violations
• 05736 (Center Rutland) [B] — 6 violations ⚠
• 05445 (Charlotte) [A] — 3 violations
• 05038 (Chelsea) [B]
• 05143 (Chester) [C] — 5 violations
• 05737 (Chittenden) [D]
• 05439 (Colchester) [A] — 14 violations ⚠
• 05446 (Colchester) [B] — 14 violations ⚠
• 05449 (Colchester) [A] — 14 violations ⚠
• 05824 (Concord) [B] — 3 violations
• 05039 (Corinth) [C]
• 05825 (Coventry) [B] — 1 violation
• 05826 (Craftsbury) [B] — 5 violations
• 05827 (Craftsbury Common) [D]
• 05738 (Cuttingsville) [B]
• 05739 (Danby) [B] — 4 violations ⚠
• 05828 (Danville) [B] — 1 violation
• 05829 (Derby) [B] — 2 violations
• 05830 (Derby Line) [D]
• 05251 (Dorset) [B] — 1 violation ⚠
• 05252 (East Arlington) [C]
• 05649 (East Barre) [B] — 8 violations ⚠
• 05447 (East Berkshire) [B] — 1 violation
• 05832 (East Burke) [B] — 3 violations
• 05650 (East Calais) [B] — 10 violations
• 05833 (East Charleston) [D]
• 05040 (East Corinth) [C]
• 05253 (East Dorset) [C]
• 05341 (East Dover) [C]
• 05448 (East Fairfield) [B] — 5 violations
• 05836 (East Hardwick) [B] — 2 violations
• 05837 (East Haven) [B] — 1 violation
• 05740 (East Middlebury) [B] — 2 violations
• 05651 (East Montpelier) [C] — 12 violations
• 05741 (East Poultney) [D]
• 05041 (East Randolph) [C]
• 05042 (East Ryegate) [D]
• 05838 (East Saint Johnsbury) [D]
• 05043 (East Thetford) [B] — 6 violations ⚠
• 05742 (East Wallingford) [C]
• 05652 (Eden) [D]
• 05653 (Eden Mills) [C]
• 05450 (Enosburg Falls) [B] — 1 violation
• 05451 (Essex) [A] — 2 violations
• 05452 (Essex Junction) [A] — 2 violations
• 05453 (Essex Junction) [A] — 2 violations
• 05743 (Fair Haven) [B] — 1 violation
• 05454 (Fairfax) [B] — 9 violations ⚠
• 05455 (Fairfield) [B] — 4 violations
• 05045 (Fairlee) [B]
• 05456 (Ferrisburgh) [C]
• 05744 (Florence) [D]
• 05745 (Forest Dale) [C]
• 05457 (Franklin) [B]
• 05746 (Gaysville) [C]
• 05904 (Gilman) [D]
• 05839 (Glover) [B] — 7 violations
• 05146 (Grafton) [C]
• 05840 (Granby) [D]
• 05458 (Grand Isle) [A] — 2 violations
• 05654 (Graniteville) [B] — 5 violations
• 05747 (Granville) [C]
• 05841 (Greensboro) [B] — 3 violations ⚠
• 05842 (Greensboro Bend) [D]
• 05046 (Groton) [C]
• 05905 (Guildhall) [B] — 1 violation
• 05748 (Hancock) [B] — 1 violation
• 05843 (Hardwick) [B] — 2 violations
• 05047 (Hartford) [B] — 56 violations ⚠
• 05048 (Hartland) [B] — 5 violations
• 05049 (Hartland Four Corners) [D]
• 05459 (Highgate Center) [C]
• 05460 (Highgate Springs) [D]
• 05461 (Hinesburg) [A] — 2 violations
• 05462 (Huntington) [B] — 7 violations ⚠
• 05655 (Hyde Park) [B] — 3 violations
• 05750 (Hydeville) [D]
• 05845 (Irasburg) [B]
• 05846 (Island Pond) [B] — 1 violation
• 05463 (Isle La Motte) [C]
• 05342 (Jacksonville) [C]
• 05343 (Jamaica) [B] — 1 violation
• 05464 (Jeffersonville) [B] — 1 violation
• 05465 (Jericho) [A] — 4 violations
• 05656 (Johnson) [B] — 3 violations
• 05466 (Jonesville) [C]
• 05751 (Killington) [C] — 12 violations
• 05657 (Lake Elmore) [D]
• 05148 (Londonderry) [B] — 12 violations ⚠
• 05847 (Lowell) [C]
• 05848 (Lower Waterford) [D]
• 05149 (Ludlow) [C] — 11 violations
• 05906 (Lunenburg) [B]
• 05849 (Lyndon) [B] — 4 violations
• 05850 (Lyndon Center) [C]
• 05851 (Lyndonville) [B] — 4 violations
• 05254 (Manchester) [B] — 6 violations ⚠
• 05255 (Manchester Center) [B] — 7 violations ⚠
• 05344 (Marlboro) [C]
• 05658 (Marshfield) [B] — 1 violation
• 05050 (Mc Indoe Falls) [C]
• 05753 (Middlebury) [B] — 4 violations
• 05757 (Middletown Springs) [C]
• 05468 (Milton) [A] — 4 violations ⚠
• 05469 (Monkton) [C]
• 05470 (Montgomery) [B] — 3 violations ⚠
• 05471 (Montgomery Center) [C]
• 05601 (Montpelier) [B] — 4 violations
• 05602 (Montpelier) [C] — 4 violations
• 05603 (Montpelier) [B] — 4 violations
• 05604 (Montpelier) [B] — 4 violations
• 05609 (Montpelier) [B] — 4 violations
• 05620 (Montpelier) [B] — 4 violations
• 05633 (Montpelier) [B] — 4 violations
• 05660 (Moretown) [B] — 7 violations ⚠
• 05853 (Morgan) [D]
• 05661 (Morrisville) [B] — 3 violations
• 05662 (Moscow) [C]
• 05758 (Mount Holly) [C]
• 05472 (New Haven) [C]
• 05051 (Newbury) [B] — 1 violation
• 05345 (Newfane) [C]
• 05855 (Newport) [B] — 7 violations ⚠
• 05857 (Newport Center) [B] — 2 violations
• 05257 (North Bennington) [C]
• 05759 (North Clarendon) [C]
• 05858 (North Concord) [D]
• 05473 (North Ferrisburgh) [B]
• 05052 (North Hartland) [B] — 4 violations
• 05474 (North Hero) [A]
• 05665 (North Hyde Park) [D]
• 05666 (North Montpelier) [C]
• 05053 (North Pomfret) [D]
• 05260 (North Pownal) [C]
• 05150 (North Springfield) [C]
• 05054 (North Thetford) [C]
• 05859 (North Troy) [B] — 3 violations
• 05663 (Northfield) [B] — 2 violations
• 05664 (Northfield Falls) [D]
• 05907 (Norton) [D]
• 05055 (Norwich) [B] — 1 violation
• 05860 (Orleans) [B] — 3 violations
• 05760 (Orwell) [D]
• 05861 (Passumpsic) [C]
• 05761 (Pawlet) [C]
• 05862 (Peacham) [B]
• 05151 (Perkinsville) [C]
• 05152 (Peru) [B]
• 05762 (Pittsfield) [B] — 5 violations ⚠
• 05763 (Pittsford) [B]
• 05667 (Plainfield) [C] — 11 violations
• 05056 (Plymouth) [D] — 11 violations ⚠
• 05058 (Post Mills) [D]
• 05764 (Poultney) [B]
• 05261 (Pownal) [B] — 4 violations
• 05765 (Proctor) [B] — 4 violations ⚠
• 05153 (Proctorsville) [C]
• 05346 (Putney) [B]
• 05059 (Quechee) [C]
• 05060 (Randolph) [B] — 12 violations ⚠
• 05061 (Randolph Center) [B] — 3 violations
• 05062 (Reading) [C]
• 05350 (Readsboro) [B]
• 05476 (Richford) [B] — 1 violation
• 05477 (Richmond) [B] — 2 violations
• 05766 (Ripton) [C]
• 05767 (Rochester) [B] — 2 violations
• 05669 (Roxbury) [B] — 1 violation ⚠
• 05768 (Rupert) [C]
• 05701 (Rutland) [C] — 8 violations ⚠
• 05702 (Rutland) [B] — 8 violations ⚠
• 05478 (Saint Albans) [D]
• 05479 (Saint Albans) [D]
• 05481 (Saint Albans Bay) [C]
• 05819 (Saint Johnsbury) [B] — 2 violations
• 05863 (Saint Johnsbury Center) [C]
• 05769 (Salisbury) [D]
• 05154 (Saxtons River) [B] — 3 violations
• 05262 (Shaftsbury) [B] — 1 violation
• 05065 (Sharon) [C]
• 05866 (Sheffield) [B] — 15 violations ⚠
• 05482 (Shelburne) [A] — 3 violations
• 05483 (Sheldon) [B]
• 05485 (Sheldon Springs) [D]
• 05770 (Shoreham) [B] — 1 violation
• 05670 (South Barre) [D]
• 05403 (South Burlington) [B] — 4 violations
• 05407 (South Burlington) [B] — 4 violations
• 05486 (South Hero) [A] — 3 violations
• 05155 (South Londonderry) [B] — 6 violations
• 05351 (South Newfane) [C]
• 05067 (South Pomfret) [D]
• 05068 (South Royalton) [B] — 3 violations ⚠
• 05069 (South Ryegate) [C]
• 05070 (South Strafford) [D]
• 05071 (South Woodstock) [C]
• 05156 (Springfield) [B]
• 05352 (Stamford) [C]
• 05487 (Starksboro) [B] — 6 violations
• 05772 (Stockbridge) [B]
• 05672 (Stowe) [D] — 7 violations
• 05072 (Strafford) [C]
• 05867 (Sutton) [B]
• 05488 (Swanton) [B] — 5 violations
• 05073 (Taftsville) [C]
• 05074 (Thetford) [B] — 11 violations ⚠
• 05075 (Thetford Center) [C]
• 05076 (Topsham) [D]
• 05353 (Townshend) [B] — 2 violations
• 05868 (Troy) [B] — 3 violations
• 05077 (Tunbridge) [C]
• 05489 (Underhill) [A] — 1 violation
• 05490 (Underhill Center) [B]
• 05491 (Vergennes) [B] — 4 violations
• 05354 (Vernon) [C] — 19 violations ⚠
• 05079 (Vershire) [C]
• 05673 (Waitsfield) [D] — 19 violations ⚠
• 05773 (Wallingford) [B] — 5 violations
• 05355 (Wardsboro) [C]
• 05674 (Warren) [D] — 9 violations ⚠
• 05675 (Washington) [B] — 3 violations
• 05671 (Waterbury) [B] — 3 violations ⚠
• 05676 (Waterbury) [C] — 3 violations ⚠
• 05677 (Waterbury Center) [C]
• 05492 (Waterville) [C] — 3 violations ⚠
• 05678 (Websterville) [B] — 2 violations
• 05774 (Wells) [C]
• 05081 (Wells River) [B] — 1 violation
• 05871 (West Burke) [D]
• 05872 (West Charleston) [D]
• 05873 (West Danville) [D]
• 05356 (West Dover) [B] — 4 violations
• 05357 (West Dummerston) [D]
• 05083 (West Fairlee) [B]
• 05875 (West Glover) [D]
• 05358 (West Halifax) [D]
• 05084 (West Hartford) [B]
• 05085 (West Newbury) [D]
• 05775 (West Pawlet) [C]
• 05776 (West Rupert) [C]
• 05777 (West Rutland) [B]
• 05086 (West Topsham) [C]
• 05359 (West Townshend) [D]
• 05360 (West Wardsboro) [C]
• 05874 (Westfield) [B] — 7 violations ⚠
• 05494 (Westford) [A] — 3 violations
• 05158 (Westminster) [B] — 7 violations ⚠
• 05159 (Westminster Station) [D]
• 05161 (Weston) [C]
• 05001 (White River Junction) [B] — 52 violations ⚠
• 05009 (White River Junction) [B] — 52 violations ⚠
• 05778 (Whiting) [B] — 2 violations
• 05361 (Whitingham) [B] — 6 violations
• 05088 (Wilder) [B]
• 05679 (Williamstown) [B] — 2 violations
• 05362 (Williamsville) [C]
• 05495 (Williston) [A] — 3 violations
• 05363 (Wilmington) [B] — 8 violations
• 05089 (Windsor) [B] — 4 violations
• 05404 (Winooski) [A] — 1 violation
• 05680 (Wolcott) [C]
• 05681 (Woodbury) [C]
• 05091 (Woodstock) [C] — 5 violations
• 05682 (Worcester) [B] — 8 violations

Data Sources

• Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
• Regulations: State plumbing boards, ICC, IAPMO

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe to drink in Vermont?

Vermont has 310 community water systems serving 380,463 people across 308 ZIP codes. There are 880 recorded violations, including 73 health-based. 157 of 308 ZIP codes have at least one violation.

What plumbing code does Vermont follow?

Vermont follows the IPC plumbing code. A licensed plumber is generally required for plumbing work.

Is lead a concern in Vermont's drinking water?

2 ZIP codes in Vermont have lead levels exceeding the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.