Water Quality in Winchester, VA (22604)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 22604.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 11 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 73% of US ZIP codes.

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

10

Water Systems

14

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

Winchester Speedway

Groundwater 600 people served
0 violations

Tavenner Park

Groundwater 228 people served
0 violations

Timber Ridge School

Groundwater 167 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 8.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cives Steel Company

All resolved
Groundwater 140 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Farmers Livestock Exchange

1 health-based
Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Darling Ingredients Company

1 health-based
Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Darling Ingredients (Corp Headquarters)

1 health-based
Groundwater 85 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Darling Ingredients (Proc Facility)

All resolved
Groundwater 65 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

F L Glaize Corp - Baker House

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

F L Glaize Corp- Brent House

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

10 violations
All resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Winchester (22604) has more violations than 73% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.

Fewer violations 73th 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.

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

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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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