Water Quality: Richmond, VA
9 water systems • 231,577 people served
Multiple Health Violations85
Total Violations
4
Health-Based Violations
9
Water Systems
231,577
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Richmond has 4 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Chlorine, Contaminant 2920. In total, 85 violations are on record for 9 water systems serving 231,577 people.
Contaminants Found
Chlorine
Contaminant 2920
Water Systems Serving Richmond
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHMOND, CITY OF | VA4760100 | Surface Water | 229,395 | 8 |
| FOUNDERS BRIDGE | VA4145200 | Surface Water | 980 | 8 |
| TILMANS FARM | VA4145820 | Groundwater | 437 | 1 |
| CEDAR CREST | VA4101097 | Groundwater | 338 | 0 |
| SCOTS LANDING | VA4085744 | Groundwater | 183 | 0 |
| EASTBROOK MOBILE HOME COURT | VA5031305 | Groundwater | 96 | 5 |
| BRAXTONS LANDING | VA4101060 | Groundwater | 65 | 0 |
| TREVORS BEND | VA4036860 | Groundwater | 48 | 63 |
| RIVER OAKS | VA4075680 | Groundwater | 35 | 0 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.