Is Rutland tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Rutland'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
1.5 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

1 Issue Detected in Rutland

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Rutland
Vermont

570,105,702 · Mendon Brook Reservoir

Rutland Water Safety and Contaminant Report

Low Risk Updated March 2026 15,807 residents
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85
Purity Score

Residents of Rutland draw from Mendon Brook Reservoir infrastructure managed by Rutland City Water Department. This 2026 analysis evaluates safety, identifies any concerns, and recommends the best home filtration options.

Contaminant Levels

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

Health Insights

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

Score

85 /100
Excellent
"Good" threshold (70)

Rutland tap water is sourced from Mendon Brook Reservoir and treated by Rutland City Water Department. Overall purity score: 85/100 (Excellent). Updated for 2026.

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Rutland Water FAQ

Is Rutland VT tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Rutland 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 Rutland VT use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Rutland 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 Rutland VT water and what is the TDS level?
Rutland water hardness is 1.5 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 42 ppm (excellent). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Rutland VT drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Rutland drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Rutland?
Based on Rutland's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Rutland water scores well overall. A pitcher filter provides extra precaution and improves taste for drinking and cooking.

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BurlingtonVermont — 85/100South BurlingtonVermont — 85/100MontpelierVermont — 85/100

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Data Sources

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

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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