Water Quality in Culpeper, VA (20186)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 20186.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 7 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 62% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

15,703

Population

19

Water Systems

8

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)

Culpeper, Town Of

Surface water 21,184 people served
0 violations

Warrenton, Town Of

Surface water 11,801 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Marshall/Coleman Schools

Groundwater 1,001 people served
0 violations

C Hunter Ritchie Elementary School

Groundwater 642 people served
0 violations

P B Smith Elementary School

Groundwater 580 people served
0 violations

Cedar Lee Jr High School

Groundwater 524 people served
0 violations

Mary Walter Elem School

Groundwater 495 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 11.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pearson Elementary School

All resolved
Groundwater 441 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Claude Thompson Elementary School

Groundwater 318 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Northern Fauquier Community Park

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Fauquier Springs

1 health-based
Groundwater 160 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Warrenton Training Center

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Barking Rose Brewing Company + Farm

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Desyd

Groundwater 87 people served
0 violations

Southeastern Elementary

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Fletcherville

Groundwater 69 people served
0 violations

Crockett Park

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Walnut Grove Child Care

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Walnut Grove Child Care Iii

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Culpeper (20186) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8.

Fewer violations 62th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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