A97/100
ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 159,200 people · Virginia
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA6510010
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2008.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF
Is ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF water safe to drink?
ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (97/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF detected?
76 contaminants were tested in ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2008. Violation types include MR.
How many people does ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF serve?
ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF serves approximately 159,200 people, Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Alexandria City.
What type of water does ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF provide?
ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is VA6510010.
How does ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Virginia?
ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF scores 97/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.