Compare Water Quality

See side-by-side water quality comparisons between any two US cities. Compare contaminant levels, safety scores, and EPA compliance data.

Popular Cities to Compare

Los AngelesGrade: B-
California
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New YorkGrade: A+
New York
AustinGrade: A+
Texas
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DallasGrade: A+
Texas
San FranciscoGrade: A-
California
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SeattleGrade: A+
Washington
MiamiGrade: A-
Florida
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AtlantaGrade: A-
Georgia
ChicagoGrade: B+
Illinois
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HoustonGrade: A-
Texas
DenverGrade: B-
Colorado
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PhoenixGrade: B-
Arizona
PortlandGrade: A+
Oregon
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San DiegoGrade: A+
California

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How Water Quality Comparisons Work

Our water quality comparison tool lets you see side-by-side differences between any two US cities. Each comparison includes:

  • Overall Safety Scores - Letter grades from A+ to F based on EPA data
  • Contaminant Levels - Detailed breakdown of all detected contaminants
  • Compliance Records - EPA violation history and resolution status
  • Infrastructure Quality - Age and condition of water systems
  • Key Differences - Which city has better water in each category

All data is sourced from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and updated quarterly.