B67/100
RADFORD, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 17,420 people · Virginia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA1750100
Violations
14
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 2017.
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 RADFORD, CITY OF
Is RADFORD, CITY OF water safe to drink?
RADFORD, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (67/100), 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 RADFORD, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in RADFORD, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does RADFORD, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, RADFORD, CITY OF has 14 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2017. Violation types include MR, MCL. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does RADFORD, CITY OF serve?
RADFORD, CITY OF serves approximately 17,420 people, Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Radford City.
What type of water does RADFORD, CITY OF provide?
RADFORD, 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 VA1750100.
How does RADFORD, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Virginia?
RADFORD, CITY OF scores 67/100 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.