A85/100
THE HOMESTEAD WATER COMPANY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,058 people · Virginia
Water Source
Groundwater Under Influence of Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA2017200
Violations
7
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – August 29, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2024 – April 28, 2025Rule: Ground Water 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 THE HOMESTEAD WATER COMPANY
Is THE HOMESTEAD WATER COMPANY water safe to drink?
THE HOMESTEAD WATER COMPANY water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has THE HOMESTEAD WATER COMPANY detected?
1 contaminants were tested in THE HOMESTEAD WATER COMPANY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does THE HOMESTEAD WATER COMPANY have any EPA violations?
Yes, THE HOMESTEAD WATER COMPANY has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does THE HOMESTEAD WATER COMPANY serve?
THE HOMESTEAD WATER COMPANY serves approximately 2,058 people, Virginia.
What type of water does THE HOMESTEAD WATER COMPANY provide?
THE HOMESTEAD WATER COMPANY sources its water from groundwater under influence of surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is VA2017200.
How does THE HOMESTEAD WATER COMPANY compare to other utilities in Virginia?
THE HOMESTEAD WATER COMPANY scores 85/100 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.