Water Quality in Petersburg, VA
58 water systems serving 61,305 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Petersburg water systems is 6.1 ppb (Moderate). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 2 systems have triggered action level violations.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 992 |
| Health-based violations | 170 |
| Lead action level violations | 2 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Petersburg
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Petersburg tap water safe to drink?
Petersburg 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 Petersburg, Virginia?
Petersburg has 58 public water systems serving approximately 61,305 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 6.1 ppb. There are 992 total violations on record.
Does Petersburg have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 6.1 ppb across Petersburg's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 2 systems have triggered lead action level violations.
How many water utilities serve Petersburg?
58 public water systems are registered in Petersburg, Virginia with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 61,305 people.