A85/100
WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 182,700 people · Virginia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA2770900
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2020.
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 WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY
Is WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY water safe to drink?
WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY detected?
76 contaminants were tested in WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MCL. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY serve?
WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY serves approximately 182,700 people, Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Roanoke City.
What type of water does WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY provide?
WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY 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 VA2770900.
How does WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY compare to other utilities in Virginia?
WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY 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.