Water Quality: Arlington, VA
3 water systems • 216,490 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Arlington is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 216,490 people, and has 30 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Arlington's violation count is 44% below the national average for Virginia.
Water Systems Serving Arlington
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARLINGTON COUNTY | VA6013010 | Surface Water | 215,000 | 0 |
| ARLINGTON COUNTY - WILLSTON AREA | VA6013500 | Surface Water | 1,352 | 3 |
| VILLAGES OF SMITHFIELD | VA3093540 | Groundwater | 138 | 27 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.