Roanoke Water Quality
Virginia
The tap water in Roanoke, Virginia is served by 33 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 194,650 people. 23 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 8000 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in Roanoke, Virginia is delivered through 33 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 194,650 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 Roanoke shows 23 total violations across all 33 systems, of which 23 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 8000, 0400, 5000, 2950, 0700 and 1 others. 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN VIRGINIA WATER AUTHORITY | 182,700 | 3 | Health |
| WESTLAKE AREA PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM | 3,525 | 0 | Clean |
| WVWA FERRUM WATER SYSTEM | 1,996 | 0 | Clean |
| THE WATERS EDGE | 949 | 0 | Clean |
| ASHLEY PLANTATION | 875 | 0 | Clean |
| DILLARDS HILL | 755 | 0 | Clean |
| MARTIN CREEK | 391 | 0 | Clean |
| BOONES MILL TOWN OF | 350 | 1 | Health |
| BURNT CHIMNEY WATER SYSTEM | 300 | 0 | Clean |
| EAGLE ROCK | 288 | 1 | Health |
| HARDY ROAD TRAILER PARK, SECTION 2 | 200 | 9 | Health |
| WALNUT RUN | 196 | 0 | Clean |
| BLACKWOOD | 194 | 0 | Clean |
| VIRGINIA RIDGE | 180 | 0 | Clean |
| THE RETREAT | 175 | 4 | Health |
| SANTILLANE | 162 | 0 | Clean |
| GLEN WILTON | 155 | 0 | Clean |
| DAL-NITA HILLS | 130 | 0 | Clean |
| RIDGEVIEW VILLAGE | 128 | 0 | Clean |
| WVWA NORTH BOTETOURT | 105 | 0 | Clean |
| LAUREL MEADOWS HOME | 90 | 0 | Clean |
| THE MEADOWS | 89 | 1 | Health |
| TIMBERLAKE CROSSING | 85 | 1 | Health |
| GRIFFITH PARK | 80 | 0 | Clean |
| KESWICK FARMS | 77 | 0 | Clean |
| BROWN`S MOBILE HOME VILLAGE | 75 | 0 | Clean |
| PINE HILL | 71 | 2 | Health |
| FREDERICK ACRES | 67 | 0 | Clean |
| ALTON PARK | 66 | 0 | Clean |
| CHEROKEE HILLS | 60 | 0 | Clean |
| WALNUT MANOR | 56 | 0 | Clean |
| RIDGECREST SUBDIVISION | 52 | 0 | Clean |
| RIVERBAY | 28 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 8000 | 2025-08-01 |
| 0400 | 2025-03-01 |
| 5000 | 2023-12-01 |
| 5000 | 2023-12-01 |
| 5000 | 2023-12-01 |
| 2950 | 2020-01-01 |
| 2950 | 2019-07-01 |
| 0700 | 2018-07-02 |
| 0700 | 2018-07-02 |
| 0700 | 2017-11-02 |
| 0700 | 2017-11-02 |
| 0700 | 2017-11-02 |
| 0700 | 2017-11-02 |
| 0700 | 2017-11-01 |
| 0700 | 2017-11-01 |
| 5000 | 2017-10-01 |
| 2456 | 2017-07-01 |
| 5000 | 2015-12-01 |
| 0400 | 2013-08-26 |
| 0400 | 2008-08-05 |
| 5000 | 2005-07-01 |
| 0400 | 2005-03-28 |
| 5000 | 1998-12-31 |
TRI Facilities in Roanoke
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| Dynax America Corp | 289.2K lbs |
| Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc | 147.8K lbs |
| Trivium Packaging USA Inc | 103.2K lbs |
| Metalsa Roanoke Inc. | 49.9K lbs |
| Virginia Transformer Corp. | 35.7K lbs |
| Steel Dynamics Inc Roanoke Bar Div | 20.5K lbs |
| Chemsolv Inc | 12.0K lbs |
| Tread Corp | 7.0K lbs |
| Elbit Systems of America - Night Vision LLC | 6.9K lbs |
| General Shale Brick Inc Plant 35 & 36 | 6.5K lbs |
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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.