A82/100
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 18,273 people · Virginia
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
VA3570150
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 570.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2013.
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 HEIGHTS, CITY OF
Is COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF water safe to drink?
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (82/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2013. Violation types include MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF serve?
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF serves approximately 18,273 people, Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Colonial Heights City.
What type of water does COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF provide?
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, 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 VA3570150.
How does COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Virginia?
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, CITY OF scores 82/100 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.