B64/100
HARRISONBURG, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 53,016 people · Virginia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA2660345
Violations
33
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 519.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2008.
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 HARRISONBURG, CITY OF
Is HARRISONBURG, CITY OF water safe to drink?
HARRISONBURG, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (64/100), which is considered good. 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 HARRISONBURG, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in HARRISONBURG, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does HARRISONBURG, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, HARRISONBURG, CITY OF has 33 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2008. Violation types include MR.
How many people does HARRISONBURG, CITY OF serve?
HARRISONBURG, CITY OF serves approximately 53,016 people, Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Harrisonburg City.
What type of water does HARRISONBURG, CITY OF provide?
HARRISONBURG, 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 VA2660345.
How does HARRISONBURG, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Virginia?
HARRISONBURG, CITY OF scores 64/100 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.