Water Quality in Charlottesville, VA
83 water systems serving 155,673 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Charlottesville water systems is 5.3 ppb (Moderate). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered action level violations.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 1868 |
| Health-based violations | 238 |
| Lead action level violations | 1 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Charlottesville
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charlottesville tap water safe to drink?
Charlottesville tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.
What is the water quality in Charlottesville, Virginia?
Charlottesville has 83 public water systems serving approximately 155,673 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 5.3 ppb. There are 1868 total violations on record.
Does Charlottesville have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 5.3 ppb across Charlottesville's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered lead action level violations.
How many water utilities serve Charlottesville?
83 public water systems are registered in Charlottesville, Virginia with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 155,673 people.