Front Royal Water Quality

Virginia

Health Violations

The tap water in Front Royal, Virginia is served by 7 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 17,885 people. 6 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0400 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

7
Water Systems
17,885
Population Served
6
Total Violations
6
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Front Royal, Virginia is delivered through 7 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 17,885 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Front Royal shows 6 total violations across all 7 systems, of which 6 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 0400, 3100. 7 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Virginia drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
FRONT ROYAL, TOWN OF 15,000 0 Clean
HIGH KNOB 1,500 0 Clean
SHENANDOAH SHORES SUBDIVISION 850 0 Clean
SHENANDOAH RIVER ESTATES 265 2 Health
DUNGADIN SUBDIVISION 120 2 Health
SHENANDOAH SENIOR LIVING 100 0 Clean
BRINKLOW MHP JAMES STREET 50 2 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
0400 2025-02-01
0400 2025-02-01
0400 2022-01-01
0400 2022-01-01
3100 2016-02-01
3100 2015-12-01

TRI Facilities in Front Royal

Facility Total Releases
Axalta Coating Systems USA Llc-Front Royal Plant 244.6K lbs
Toray Plastics (america) Inc 136.1K lbs
Rps Composites Virginia Inc. 32.1K lbs
US Cbp Canine Training Facility Firing Range #VA0040 0 lbs
Titan Virginia Ready-Mix Llc-Front Royal Ready-Mix Concrete 0 lbs
Quarles Petroleum Inc. Front Royal Bulk Plant 0 lbs
Interbake Foods 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Front Royal, Virginia water safe to drink?
Front Royal is served by 7 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 17,885 people. 6 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Front Royal have?
Front Royal water systems have a total of 6 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 6 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Front Royal water?
Health-based violations for Front Royal water systems include the following contaminants: 0400, 3100. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Front Royal?
7 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Front Royal, Virginia, collectively covering approximately 17,885 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Front Royal get its drinking water?
Front Royal's water supply comes from 7 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Front Royal?
Yes, 7 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Front Royal, Virginia, reporting a combined 412.8K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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