Is Montpelier tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Montpelier's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

85/100
Purity Score
1
Issues Found
1.2 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

1 Issue Detected in Montpelier

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Montpelier
Vermont

560,105,602 · Berlin Pond

Montpelier Drinking Water Quality Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 8,074 residents
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85
Purity Score

This 2026 water quality report for Montpelier compiles data from EPA SDWIS, EWG testing records, and the City of Montpelier Water Department consumer confidence report. Scores, contaminant levels, and matched filter recommendations are below.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
1.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.2 mg/L
Arsenic
0.1 mg/L
Hardness
1.2 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Montpelier's water meets current EPA standards. Filtration can improve taste and provide extra safety.

Score

85 /100
Excellent
"Good" threshold (70)

Montpelier tap water is sourced from Berlin Pond and treated by City of Montpelier Water Department. Overall purity score: 85/100 (Excellent). Updated for 2026.

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Montpelier Water FAQ

Is Montpelier VT tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Montpelier tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 85/100 (Excellent) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Montpelier VT use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Montpelier uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 0.7 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Montpelier VT water and what is the TDS level?
Montpelier water hardness is 1.2 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 32 ppm (excellent). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Montpelier VT drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Montpelier drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Montpelier?
Based on Montpelier's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Montpelier water scores well overall. A pitcher filter provides extra precaution and improves taste for drinking and cooking.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Montpelier Water Department CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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