Virginia Water Quality

Drinking water data for all 133 counties.

Avg Water Score

57.7

State Grade

D

Counties with Data

95

of 133 total

All Virginia Counties

CountyWater Score
Albemarle County86.0
Amelia County86.0
Appomattox County86.0
Arlington County86.0
Augusta County86.0
Bath County86.0
Bedford County86.0
Bland County86.0
Carroll County86.0
Chesterfield County86.0
Cumberland County86.0
Essex County86.0
Fairfax County86.0
Fluvanna County86.0
Frederick County86.0
Goochland County86.0
Greensville County86.0
Halifax County86.0
Hanover County86.0
Henrico County86.0
Henry County86.0
Highland County86.0
James City County86.0
King and Queen County86.0
King William County86.0
Lancaster County86.0
Lunenburg County86.0
New Kent County86.0
Patrick County86.0
Powhatan County86.0
Prince Edward County86.0
Prince George County86.0
Richmond County86.0
Roanoke County86.0
Rockbridge County86.0
Russell County86.0
Smyth County86.0
Stafford County86.0
Surry County86.0
Sussex County86.0
Tazewell County86.0
Washington County86.0
Westmoreland County86.0
York County86.0
Prince William County70.6
Montgomery County69.0
Loudoun County68.6
Spotsylvania County66.0
Campbell County65.6
Culpeper County64.8
Fauquier County61.3
Amherst County61.0
Mecklenburg County60.4
Wise County58.4
Botetourt County58.3
Lee County54.6
Rockingham County54.4
Northampton County49.7
Northumberland County49.3
Warren County46.2
Alleghany County45.6
Franklin County44.6
Page County44.2
Gloucester County42.9
King George County40.0
Giles County36.9
Greene County32.8
Grayson County31.3
Scott County30.8
Louisa County29.6
Southampton County29.5
Floyd County26.6
Buchanan County24.0
Middlesex County23.2
Dinwiddie County23.1
Wythe County22.8
Pittsylvania County19.4
Charlotte County18.9
Caroline County17.0
Pulaski County16.4
Orange County16.1
Accomack County15.1
Nottoway County12.9
Charles City County12.8
Craig County12.8
Shenandoah County12.7
Dickenson County12.3
Nelson County11.7
Buckingham County9.1
Madison County7.9
Clarke County5.8
Brunswick County3.8
Isle of Wight County3.0
Mathews County2.2
Rappahannock County0.8
Alexandria city
Bristol city
Buena Vista city
Charlottesville city
Chesapeake city
Colonial Heights city
Covington city
Danville city
Emporia city
Fairfax city
Falls Church city
Franklin city
Fredericksburg city
Galax city
Hampton city
Harrisonburg city
Hopewell city
Lexington city
Lynchburg city
Manassas city
Manassas Park city
Martinsville city
Newport News city
Norfolk city
Norton city
Petersburg city
Poquoson city
Portsmouth city
Radford city
Richmond city
Roanoke city
Salem city
Staunton city
Suffolk city
Virginia Beach city
Waynesboro city
Williamsburg city
Winchester city

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which county in Virginia has the best water quality?
Albemarle County has the highest water quality score in Virginia at 86.0/100 (Grade: A), based on EPA SDWIS data.
Which county in Virginia has the most water violations?
Rappahannock County has among the lowest water quality scores in Virginia at 0.8/100. See the individual county page for detailed violation history.
Is the tap water safe to drink in Virginia?
Virginia has an average water quality score of 57.7/100 based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Act compliance data. Individual county scores vary — check your specific county's page for detailed information.
What contaminants are found in Virginia water supplies?
Drinking water quality varies by county and water system. The EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) tracks violations for contaminants like lead, nitrates, bacteria, and disinfection byproducts. See individual county pages for specific contaminant and violation history.

Data Source

Water quality data sourced from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) via the ECHO enforcement database. Scores reflect compliance history and health-based violation counts.

Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not health, legal, or professional advice. For concerns about your specific water supply, contact your local water utility.