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WILDERNESS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 13,274 people · Virginia

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA6137999
Violations
26

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

10

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

8

Health-Related

TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Maximum contaminant level violation

When: July 8, 2024 – July 10, 2024Rule: Total Coliform 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: July 8, 2024 – July 10, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment

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

When: July 4, 2024 – July 10, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 WILDERNESS

Is WILDERNESS water safe to drink?

WILDERNESS water receives a grade of F (7/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 26 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has WILDERNESS detected?

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

Does WILDERNESS have any EPA violations?

Yes, WILDERNESS has 26 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MCL, TT, RPT. 16 are health-based violations.

How many people does WILDERNESS serve?

WILDERNESS serves approximately 13,274 people, Virginia.

What type of water does WILDERNESS provide?

WILDERNESS 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 VA6137999.

How does WILDERNESS compare to other utilities in Virginia?

WILDERNESS scores 7/100 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.