Tap Water Quality in Richmond, VA
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Richmond Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~230,000 | Source: James River
Richmond draws from the James River, Virginia's largest river. The city's Department of Public Utilities operates a treatment plant that has been significantly upgraded in recent years. Lead service lines in older neighborhoods remain a concern, and the city has expanded its lead testing program.
Common water quality concerns in Richmond
Lead from aging infrastructure
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PFAS
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Industrial legacy contaminants
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Disinfection byproducts
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What's in your Richmond water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Richmond water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Richmond, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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