B63/100
GALAX, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 6,837 people · Virginia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA1640243
Violations
37
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
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 GALAX, CITY OF
Is GALAX, CITY OF water safe to drink?
GALAX, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (63/100), which is considered good. Out of 34 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has GALAX, CITY OF detected?
34 contaminants were tested in GALAX, CITY OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does GALAX, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, GALAX, CITY OF has 37 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR.
How many people does GALAX, CITY OF serve?
GALAX, CITY OF serves approximately 6,837 people, Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Galax City.
What type of water does GALAX, CITY OF provide?
GALAX, CITY 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 VA1640243.
How does GALAX, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Virginia?
GALAX, CITY OF scores 63/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.