Water Quality in Fredericksburg, VA (22960)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 22960.
Past Health-Based Violations
8 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 13 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 78% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,657
Population
23
Water Systems
21
Violations (5yr)
8
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (23)
Spotsylvania County Utilities
Motts Run Wtp
Wilderness
8 health-basedOrange, Town Of
All resolvedLocust Grove Primary-Elementary School
All resolvedUnionville Elementary School
All resolvedLightfoot Elem School
All resolvedGarland Holdings Llc
All resolvedPizza Shanty
Doubleday Publishing Co
Stanleys Petroleum Products
Willow Grove Inn And Restaurant
Wilderness Center Partnership
The Flying Orange Restaurant
Orange Livestock Market
Dollar General - Darbytown Road
All resolvedMontpelier- Old Visitors Center
Placid Pines Trailer Court
Montpelier- Mansion
Dollar General - Hadensville
All resolvedDollar General #30206-Zachary Taylor Hwy
Dollar General - Courthouse Road
All resolvedHorton Vineyard, Inc -Migrant Labor Camp
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Fredericksburg (22960) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21.
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
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.