A83/100
ELKTON, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,595 people · Virginia
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
VA2165270
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.011 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2011.
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 ELKTON, TOWN OF
Is ELKTON, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
ELKTON, TOWN OF water receives a grade of A (83/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ELKTON, TOWN OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in ELKTON, TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ELKTON, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, ELKTON, TOWN OF has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2011. Violation types include MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does ELKTON, TOWN OF serve?
ELKTON, TOWN OF serves approximately 2,595 people, Virginia.
What type of water does ELKTON, TOWN OF provide?
ELKTON, TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is VA2165270.
How does ELKTON, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in Virginia?
ELKTON, TOWN OF scores 83/100 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.