Water Quality in Fredericksburg, VA (22553)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 22553.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 53% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
17,207
Population
16
Water Systems
5
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
Spotsylvania County Utilities
Motts Run Wtp
Spotsylvania Cnty Public Utils
Spotsy Co Hs (Incl Post Oak Ms)
Wilderness Camping Resorts
1 health-basedSpotsylvania Cnty Public Utils
Sylvania Heights-Spotsylvania
Livingston Elementary School
Berkeley Elementary
Ni River Wtp Rt 208
Jjwright Educ/Cultural Ctr
Spotswood House
Laurel Hill Funeral Home
Camp Wilderness Art Paulsen
Sportsmans One Stop Snack Bar
Bayberry Riding Camp & School
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2025
How Does This Compare?
Fredericksburg (22553) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.