Water Quality in Washington, VA (22747)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 22747.

Past Health-Based Violations

6 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 4 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 67% of US ZIP codes.

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

967

Population

9

Water Systems

10

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

Rappahannock Elem School

Groundwater 650 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rappahannock High School

Groundwater 460 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.77 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Washington, Town Of

6 health-based
Groundwater 198 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 6 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

September Song

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Child Care & Learning Center

Groundwater 79 people served
0 violations

Blue Rock

All resolved
Groundwater 50 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Town Squire

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Pine Knot Inn

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Legacy Farm Market

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

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

7 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Washington (22747) has more violations than 67% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 10.

Fewer violations 67th 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

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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