F0/100
RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 18,500 people · Vermont
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
VT0005229
Violations
25
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2012.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT
Is RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 25 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT detected?
69 contaminants were tested in RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?
Yes, RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT has 25 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2012. Violation types include MCL, TT. 25 are health-based violations.
How many people does RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT serve?
RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT serves approximately 18,500 people, Vermont. The system provides water to 1 community: Rutland City.
What type of water does RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT provide?
RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is VT0005229.
How does RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in Vermont?
RUTLAND CITY WATER DEPT scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Vermont state page for a full comparison of water systems.