C59/100
COLONIAL BEACH, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,875 people · Virginia
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
VA4193280
Violations
17
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Failed to issue ongoing public notification
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 1, 2023 – August 28, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: March 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 COLONIAL BEACH, TOWN OF
Is COLONIAL BEACH, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
COLONIAL BEACH, TOWN OF water receives a grade of C (59/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 17 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has COLONIAL BEACH, TOWN OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in COLONIAL BEACH, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does COLONIAL BEACH, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, COLONIAL BEACH, TOWN OF has 17 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, MON, MCL. 6 are health-based violations.
How many people does COLONIAL BEACH, TOWN OF serve?
COLONIAL BEACH, TOWN OF serves approximately 3,875 people, Virginia.
What type of water does COLONIAL BEACH, TOWN OF provide?
COLONIAL BEACH, TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is VA4193280.
How does COLONIAL BEACH, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in Virginia?
COLONIAL BEACH, TOWN OF scores 59/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.