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Virginia Water Quality
391
Utilities in database
7.3M
Residents served
0
With open violations
160
PFAS monitored
Quick Answer
Virginia public drinking water is served by 391 EPA-tracked water systems, providing service to approximately 7.3 million residents through public utilities. No open health-based violations are currently recorded across tracked systems in the EPA federal database. 160 systems have official PFAS monitoring records from the EPA UCMR 5 program (2023–2025). About 28% of VA residents use private wells, which fall outside federal utility compliance monitoring.
No open health-based violations are currently recorded in the EPA SDWIS database for Virginia's tracked water systems. Always verify with your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for annual test results.
Drinking Water in Virginia
Virginia has 391 community water systems serving approximately 7.3 million residents. Primary water sources include surface water. The most commonly reported contaminants include disinfection byproducts, nitrates. 28% of Virginia residents rely on private wells. DEQ holds primary enforcement authority under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Safest Large Utilities
Virginia systems with no open health violations serving 10,000+ residents.
Utilities in Virginia
1–25 of 391Fairfax County Water Authority
VA6059501 · 1,121,613 served
City of Virginia Beach
VA3810900 · 437,994 served
City of Newport News
VA3700500 · 407,300 served
Chesterfield Co Central Water System
VA4041845 · 389,897 served
Loudoun Water - Central System
VA6107350 · 334,808 served
Henrico County Water System
VA4087125 · 330,000 served
City of Norfolk
VA3710100 · 234,220 served
City of Richmond
VA4760100 · 229,395 served
Arlington County
VA6013010 · 215,000 served
Western Virginia Water Authority
VA2770900 · 182,700 served
Pwcsa - East
VA6153600 · 168,747 served
City of Chesapeake - Northwest River Sys
VA3550051 · 165,240 served
City of Alexandria
VA6510010 · 159,200 served
Pwcsa - West
VA6153251 · 136,409 served
Stafford County Utilities
VA6179100 · 123,684 served
City of Portsmouth
VA3740600 · 97,915 served
Spotsylvania County Utilities
VA6177300 · 95,686 served
City of Lynchburg
VA5680200 · 80,995 served
Acsa Urban Area
VA2003053 · 77,408 served
Dale City
VA6153625 · 72,062 served
City of Suffolk
VA3800805 · 69,822 served
Town of Leesburg
VA6107300 · 65,028 served
City of Harrisonburg
VA2660345 · 61,000 served
Hanover Suburban Water System
VA4085398 · 57,931 served
Jcsa - Central System
VA3095490 · 57,726 served
Key Contaminant Concerns in Virginia
These contaminants appear most frequently in Virginia utility records or pose elevated risk in this region based on EPA data.
Nitrates
Nitrate (NO₃⁻) is a nitrogen-containing compound that forms naturally through the decomposition of organic matter. At elevated concentrations — almost always caused by human activity — nitrate is converted in the digestive system to nitrite, which then reacts with hemoglobin to form methemoglobin, a form of hemoglobin that cannot carry oxygen. In the body, nitrite also reacts with amines in food to form N-nitroso compounds (nitrosamines) — known carcinogens classified by the IARC as Group 2A (probable human carcinogens). The United States applies over 23 million tons of nitrogen fertilizer annually, making agricultural runoff the dominant source of nitrate contamination in U.S. groundwater.
EPA limit: 10 mg/L
DBPs
When utilities add chlorine to water to kill pathogens, it reacts with dissolved organic matter — leaves, algae, soil — to produce disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Over 600 DBPs have been identified. The EPA regulates two groups: total trihalomethanes (TTHMs, including chloroform) and haloacetic acids (HAA5). DBP levels tend to be highest in surface water systems and in warm months when organic matter is elevated.
EPA limit: 80 µg/L (TTHMs) / 60 µg/L (HAA5)
City Water Reports in Virginia
Tap water quality pages for Virginia cities — violations, PFAS records, utility profiles, and official source links.
Independent Water Testing
Find a certified lab in Virginia
Utility compliance records show what water systems report to the EPA. An independent test from a certified laboratory confirms what's actually in your tap water. Virginia labs can test for PFAS, lead, nitrates, bacteria, and dozens of other contaminants.
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Fairfax County Water Authority
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
City of Virginia Beach
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
City of Newport News
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
PFAS monitoring records — Virginia
160 water systems in Virginia with EPA UCMR 5 records
Lead in Virginia drinking water
State-specific lead data, violation utilities, and testing guidance
PFAS in Virginia drinking water
State-specific PFAS data, MCL context, and treatment options
Certified water testing labs in Virginia
Labs certified for PFAS (EPA 533/537.1), lead, and bacteria testing
Water treatment options
Reverse osmosis, activated carbon, and filtration guides with cost ranges
Data sources and methodology
How WaterUtilityReport.com sources and validates official EPA data
Common Questions About Virginia Drinking Water
Does Virginia drinking water have PFAS?
160 Virginia water systems have EPA UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring records (2023–2025)
Which Virginia water utilities have open violations?
Browse Virginia utility compliance records and violation history
How do I test my water in Virginia?
State-certified labs for PFAS (EPA 533/537.1), lead, nitrate, and bacteria testing
What treatment removes PFAS from VA tap water?
Reverse osmosis removes PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates — cost, maintenance, and NSF certification explained
What do Virginia PFAS records tell me about my water?
EPA limits, health context, and what UCMR 5 detection above MRL means for your water
How is Virginia water quality data sourced here?
EPA SDWIS violations, UCMR 5 PFAS records, and CCR data — sources, accuracy notes, and limitations
Virginia Water FAQs
Data sources: Utility compliance and violation data from EPA SDWIS (Safe Drinking Water Information System). PFAS monitoring records from EPA UCMR 5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5, 2023–2025). Contaminant data from EPA and ATSDR public references. This page summarizes public records — it is not a compliance determination. Methodology →
Last updated: 2026-04-18