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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
151–175 of 391Town of Grottoes
VA2165330 · 3,328 served
Claypool Hill Tazewell Co Psa
VA1185105 · 3,322 served
Swords Creek - Rcpsa
VA1167900 · 3,233 served
Northeast Regional Water Systems
VA3183590 · 3,214 served
New Kent Courthouse
VA4127530 · 3,187 served
Amelia Courthouse
VA5007135 · 3,100 served
Goochland Courthouse
VA4075280 · 3,068 served
Town of West Point
VA4101900 · 3,063 served
Powhatan Courthouse
VA4145675 · 3,005 served
Dam Neck - U.s. Navy
VA3810195 · 3,000 served
Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional
VA1051721 · 2,978 served
Town of Lovettsville
VA6107400 · 2,964 served
Town of Timberville
VA2165720 · 2,963 served
Eastern Tazewell County
VA1185755 · 2,952 served
Lake Caroline
VA6033425 · 2,933 served
Louisa County Zion Crossroads
VA2109990 · 2,903 served
Town of Hillsville
VA1035295 · 2,884 served
Mountain View
VA2023020 · 2,773 served
Town of Pearisburg
VA1071660 · 2,760 served
Town of Appalachia
VA1195050 · 2,745 served
Town of Stephens City
VA2069634 · 2,700 served
Kgcsa-dahlgren
VA6099295 · 2,650 served
Tcpsa - Raven/doran
VA1185685 · 2,644 served
Town of Waverly
VA3183950 · 2,640 served
Town of Elkton
VA2165270 · 2,595 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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Town of Grottoes
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Claypool Hill Tazewell Co Psa
Violation history, PFAS records, and official source links
Swords Creek - Rcpsa
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