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Water Quality in Richmond, VA

152 water systems serving 305,360 people

City Overview

152
Water Systems
305.4K
People Served
5.5 ppb
Avg Lead Level
None
Open Violations
Lead Risk: Elevated

Average lead detection across Richmond water systems is 5.5 ppb (Moderate). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 2 systems have triggered action level violations.

Violation Summary

Total violations on record3230
Health-based violations432
Lead action level violations2
Open (unresolved) violations0

Water Systems in Richmond

RICHMOND, CITY OF
Community Water System · PWSID: VA4760100 · Surface Water
229.4K
served
3.6 ppb
lead
EUBANKS-HECHLER SYSTEM
Community Water System · PWSID: VA4087270 · Purchased Surface Water
24.0K
served
5.0 ppb
lead
HECHLER SYSTEM
Community Water System · PWSID: VA4087400 · Groundwater
4.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
BLB FAMILY HOUSING
Community Water System · PWSID: VA3199100 · Purchased Surface Water
3.4K
served
0.5 ppb
lead
JAMES TERRACE-SYDNOR HYDRO INC
Community Water System · PWSID: VA3095440 · Groundwater
3.0K
served
No data
lead
DEFENSE GENERAL SUPPLY CENTER
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: VA4041150 · Purchased Surface Water
2.9K
served
1.0 ppb
lead
VIASYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: VA4087030 · Purchased Surface Water
2.3K
served
52.0 ppb
lead
FORT HARRISON-U S NATL PK SERV
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: VA4087287 · Groundwater
2.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
I-85 REST AREA-NORTH BOUND LANE
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: VA5025319 · Groundwater
1.3K
served
No data
lead
I-85 REST AREA-SOUTH BOUND LANE
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: VA5025320 · Groundwater
1.3K
served
No data
lead
I64 REST AREA EBL
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: VA2003350 · Groundwater
1.0K
served
No data
lead
I64 REST AREA WBL
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: VA2003351 · Groundwater
1.0K
served
No data
lead
INTERSTATE-81 REST AREA
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: VA2023070 · Groundwater
1.0K
served
No data
lead
SHOT TOWER-BEN BOLEN COMMISS
Community Water System · PWSID: VA1197720 · Groundwater
1.0K
served
No data
lead
Clean
FAS MART #33
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: VA4101160 · Groundwater
1.0K
served
No data
lead
FOUNDERS BRIDGE
Community Water System · PWSID: VA4145200 · Purchased Surface Water
980
served
0.0 ppb
lead
MONTPELIER SHOPS
Non-Transient Non-Community · PWSID: VA4085597 · Groundwater
965
served
0.0 ppb
lead
FIRST COLONY
Community Water System · PWSID: VA3095240 · Groundwater
916
served
5.0 ppb
lead
NATURAL TUNNEL STATE PARK
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: VA1169700 · Groundwater
910
served
No data
lead
OILVILLE PIT STOP (STORE 586)
Transient Non-Community · PWSID: VA4075600 · Groundwater
906
served
No data
lead

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richmond tap water safe to drink?

Richmond 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 Richmond, Virginia?

Richmond has 152 public water systems serving approximately 305,360 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 5.5 ppb. There are 3230 total violations on record.

Does Richmond have lead in the water?

EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 5.5 ppb across Richmond's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 2 systems have triggered lead action level violations.

How many water utilities serve Richmond?

152 public water systems are registered in Richmond, Virginia with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 305,360 people.

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