A83/100
WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 16,300 people · Virginia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA3830850
Violations
11
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 500.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
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 1980.
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 WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF
Is WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF water safe to drink?
WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (83/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1980. Violation types include MR.
How many people does WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF serve?
WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF serves approximately 16,300 people, Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Williamsburg City.
What type of water does WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF provide?
WILLIAMSBURG, 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 VA3830850.
How does WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Virginia?
WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF scores 83/100 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.