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Waynesboro, VA Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Waynesboro, VA — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Waynesboro's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Waynesboro, City Of PWSID: VA2820775 Updated: 2026 Q2
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No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 0.96 ppb, 6% of the action level and no violations are open. No PFAS was detected.

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Waynesboro earns an A for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 0.96 ppb — 6% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
5 violations since 2015, 1 health-based
No violations currently open
Waynesboro's lead level vs. all Virginia community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 0.96 ppb — 6% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 91% of Virginia utilities
Population Served
21115
~9954 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Groundwater under the direct influence of surface water — SDWIS source code GU
Active Violations
0
5 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
6% of EPA action level
0.96 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 0.96 ppb, 6% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2022 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2022 Resolved
Coliform (TCR) MCL EXCEEDANCE — 5% of samples 2015 Resolved
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2015 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

5 violations are on record since 2015, of which 1 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Waynesboro, City Of
PWSID VA2820775
Water source Surface water — Groundwater under the direct influence of surface water — SDWIS source code GU
Population served 21,115
Service connections 9,954
Systems serving this area 3
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waynesboro tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 0.96 ppb, 6% of the action level.
Does Waynesboro water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Waynesboro? ▼
Waynesboro, City Of (PWSID VA2820775), one of 3 systems serving this area. Surface water. Groundwater under the direct influence of surface water — SDWIS source code GU
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-10-29. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Waynesboro Residents Do?

1
Read your annual water report
Your supplier publishes a Consumer Confidence Report each July covering the prior year.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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