B69/100
LEXINGTON, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 7,500 people · Virginia
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA2678375
Violations
20
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
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 LEXINGTON, CITY OF
Is LEXINGTON, CITY OF water safe to drink?
LEXINGTON, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (69/100), which is considered good. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has LEXINGTON, CITY OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in LEXINGTON, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LEXINGTON, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, LEXINGTON, CITY OF has 20 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does LEXINGTON, CITY OF serve?
LEXINGTON, CITY OF serves approximately 7,500 people, Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Lexington City.
What type of water does LEXINGTON, CITY OF provide?
LEXINGTON, 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 VA2678375.
How does LEXINGTON, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Virginia?
LEXINGTON, CITY OF scores 69/100 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.