C56/100
STAUNTON, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 25,750 people · Virginia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA2790600
Violations
33
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2010.
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 STAUNTON, CITY OF
Is STAUNTON, CITY OF water safe to drink?
STAUNTON, CITY OF water receives a grade of C (56/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 33 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has STAUNTON, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in STAUNTON, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does STAUNTON, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, STAUNTON, CITY OF has 33 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2010. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does STAUNTON, CITY OF serve?
STAUNTON, CITY OF serves approximately 25,750 people, Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Staunton City.
What type of water does STAUNTON, CITY OF provide?
STAUNTON, 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 VA2790600.
How does STAUNTON, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Virginia?
STAUNTON, CITY OF scores 56/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.