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MOUNTAIN LAKES WATER COMPANY — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,141 people · Virginia

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
VA2079590
Violations
180

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.010 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

3

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: July 13, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: June 6, 2024 – July 22, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: September 5, 2023 – December 15, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Maximum contaminant level violation

When: August 25, 2023 – December 15, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment

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

When: July 7, 2023 – December 5, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence 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: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: 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: August 1, 2022 – August 31, 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 MOUNTAIN LAKES WATER COMPANY

Is MOUNTAIN LAKES WATER COMPANY water safe to drink?

MOUNTAIN LAKES WATER COMPANY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 180 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has MOUNTAIN LAKES WATER COMPANY detected?

1 contaminants were tested in MOUNTAIN LAKES WATER COMPANY's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does MOUNTAIN LAKES WATER COMPANY have any EPA violations?

Yes, MOUNTAIN LAKES WATER COMPANY has 180 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include TT, RPT, MR. 7 are health-based violations.

How many people does MOUNTAIN LAKES WATER COMPANY serve?

MOUNTAIN LAKES WATER COMPANY serves approximately 2,141 people, Virginia.

What type of water does MOUNTAIN LAKES WATER COMPANY provide?

MOUNTAIN LAKES WATER COMPANY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is VA2079590.

How does MOUNTAIN LAKES WATER COMPANY compare to other utilities in Virginia?

MOUNTAIN LAKES WATER COMPANY scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.