Terms of Service
Last updated: 3/13/2025
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using TownVitals ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Our platform provides tap water quality data for communities across multiple states, focusing on drinking water safety, violations tracking, and fluoridation status.
2. Service Description
TownVitals is a tap water quality monitoring platform that:
- Aggregates and displays public water quality data from EPA, CDC, and state databases
- Tracks and reports water quality violations and serious violators
- Monitors fluoridation status and water system compliance
- Provides historical violation trends and patterns
3. Data Usage and Limitations
By using our Service, you acknowledge that:
- Water quality data is sourced from official government databases and may have inherent delays
- Information should not be the sole basis for drinking water safety decisions
- You will verify critical water quality concerns with your local water utility
- Data availability and update frequency varies by state and water system
4. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. Prohibited activities include:
- Automated scraping of water quality data without explicit permission
- Misrepresenting the source or accuracy of our water quality data
- Using the data to make unsubstantiated water safety claims
- Attempting to overwhelm or disrupt the Service
5. Data Sources and Attribution
Our Service relies on data from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), CDC's Water Fluoridation Reporting System, and state water quality agencies. When sharing or citing our data, proper attribution to both TownVitals and the original data sources is required.
6. Service Availability
While we strive for consistent availability, we make no guarantees about the continuous accessibility of the Service. Data updates depend on the release schedules of our government data sources and water system compliance reporting.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided "as is." While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee the completeness, timeliness, or reliability of the water quality data. Users should verify critical information with their local water utilities for the most current water safety information.
8. Geographic Coverage
Our Service currently covers tap water quality data for multiple states across the United States. Coverage and data availability may vary by location and water system.
9. Future Services
We plan to expand our coverage to include detailed contaminant level tracking, water source information, and customizable water quality alerts. These services will be subject to these terms when available.
10. Contact Information
For questions about these terms or to report data inaccuracies, please contact us at: