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Richmond Water Quality

Virginia

Health Violations

The tap water in Richmond, Virginia is served by 17 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 233,120 people. 9 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

17
Water Systems
233,120
Population Served
9
Total Violations
9
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Richmond, Virginia is delivered through 17 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 233,120 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 Richmond shows 9 total violations across all 17 systems, of which 9 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 5200, 0400, 2920. 26 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
RICHMOND, CITY OF 229,395 2 Health
FOUNDERS BRIDGE 980 0 Clean
SHADY ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK 484 0 Clean
TILMANS FARM 437 0 Clean
CEDAR CREST 338 0 Clean
SHADY OAKS MOBILE HOME PARK 297 0 Clean
DRUID OAKS MOBILE HOME PARK 247 0 Clean
TOWN AND COUNTRY ESTATES 200 0 Clean
SCOTS LANDING 183 0 Clean
PAISANO MOBILE HOME PARK 146 2 Health
SWAN LAKE MOBILE ESTATES 100 1 Health
EASTBROOK MOBILE HOME COURT 96 0 Clean
BRAXTONS LANDING 65 0 Clean
TREVORS BEND 48 2 Health
LYNN HILL COURT & CHARLES MANOR 44 1 Health
RIVER OAKS 35 0 Clean
LAKEWOOD MOBILE HOME PARK 25 1 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
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
5200 2024-10-17
0400 2022-08-01
0400 2022-08-01
2920 2020-07-01
2920 2020-07-01

TRI Facilities in Richmond

Facility Total Releases
Reco Biodiesel LLC 1.3M lbs
Mondelez Global LLC 608.4K lbs
Novelis Alr Rolled Products Inc 426.9K lbs
Fujifilm Wako Chemicals USA Corp 352.7K lbs
Mylar Specialty Films Spruance 170.1K lbs
Philip Morris USA Commerce Road Site 130.7K lbs
Bellwood Printing Plant 104.1K lbs
Ennis-Flint Richmond 41.5K lbs
Carpenter Co Richmond Plant 41.3K lbs
Nexpera James River Plant 40.1K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richmond, Virginia water safe to drink? ▼
Richmond is served by 17 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 233,120 people. 9 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 Richmond have? ▼
Richmond water systems have a total of 9 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 9 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Richmond water? ▼
Health-based violations for Richmond water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 0400, 2920. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Richmond? ▼
17 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Richmond, Virginia, collectively covering approximately 233,120 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Richmond get its drinking water? ▼
Richmond's water supply comes from 17 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 Richmond? ▼
Yes, 26 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Richmond, Virginia, reporting a combined 3.3M lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

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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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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