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FRONT ROYAL, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 15,000 people · Virginia

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA2187406
Violations
33

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
chlorate
554.52 µg/L—Above Goal

EPA Violation History

11

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: March 2, 2025 – April 16, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: March 2, 2025 – April 16, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2024 – March 8, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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: January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: May 2, 2023 – August 25, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2022 – May 31, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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: April 1, 2022 – April 30, 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 FRONT ROYAL, TOWN OF

Is FRONT ROYAL, TOWN OF water safe to drink?

FRONT ROYAL, TOWN OF water receives a grade of D (32/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 33 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has FRONT ROYAL, TOWN OF detected?

69 contaminants were tested in FRONT ROYAL, TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does FRONT ROYAL, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, FRONT ROYAL, TOWN OF has 33 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, MON. 8 are health-based violations.

How many people does FRONT ROYAL, TOWN OF serve?

FRONT ROYAL, TOWN OF serves approximately 15,000 people, Virginia.

What type of water does FRONT ROYAL, TOWN OF provide?

FRONT ROYAL, TOWN OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is VA2187406.

How does FRONT ROYAL, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in Virginia?

FRONT ROYAL, TOWN OF scores 32/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.