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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
26–50 of 391Naval Station Norfolk
VA3710050 · 48,826 served
Washington County Service Authority
VA1191883 · 47,574 served
City of Charlottesville
VA2540500 · 46,553 served
Frederick Water
VA2069250 · 46,206 served
City of Danville
VA5590100 · 43,055 served
City of Manassas
VA6685100 · 42,696 served
Fort Belvoir
VA6059450 · 39,303 served
Bedford Regional Water Authority (brwa)
VA5019052 · 38,794 served
Town of Blacksburg
VA1121052 · 34,578 served
City of Petersburg
VA3730750 · 33,394 served
City of Chesapeake - Western Branch Sys
VA3550050 · 32,326 served
Virginia-american Water Co.
VA3670800 · 30,317 served
Town of Vienna
VA6059800 · 30,000 served
Upper Smith River Water Supply
VA5089852 · 29,721 served
Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee)
VA3149247 · 28,580 served
City of Fredericksburg
VA6630050 · 28,350 served
City of Winchester
VA2840500 · 28,248 served
South River Sanitary District
VA2015575 · 26,083 served
City of Staunton
VA2790600 · 25,750 served
City of Salem
VA2775300 · 25,643 served
Town of Herndon
VA6059550 · 24,601 served
City of Waynesboro
VA2820775 · 22,630 served
Town of Christiansburg
VA1121090 · 22,000 served
Campbell County Central System
VA5031150 · 21,761 served
Town of Culpeper
VA6047500 · 21,184 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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Naval Station Norfolk
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Washington County Service Authority
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
City of Charlottesville
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