A99/100
LYNCHBURG, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 80,995 people · Virginia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA5680200
Violations
0
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 230.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
This system has a clean compliance history.
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 LYNCHBURG, CITY OF
Is LYNCHBURG, CITY OF water safe to drink?
LYNCHBURG, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (99/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has LYNCHBURG, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in LYNCHBURG, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LYNCHBURG, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
No, LYNCHBURG, CITY OF has zero EPA violations on record. This indicates consistent compliance with federal drinking water standards.
How many people does LYNCHBURG, CITY OF serve?
LYNCHBURG, CITY OF serves approximately 80,995 people, Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Lynchburg City.
What type of water does LYNCHBURG, CITY OF provide?
LYNCHBURG, 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 VA5680200.
How does LYNCHBURG, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Virginia?
LYNCHBURG, CITY OF scores 99/100 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.