Water Quality: Luray, VA
5 water systems • 5,300 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Luray is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 5,300 people, and has 281 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Luray's violation count is 425% above the national average for Virginia. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, E. coli.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Water Systems Serving Luray
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LURAY, TOWN OF | VA2139330 | Surface Water | 4,794 | 2 |
| EGYPT BEND ESTATES | VA2139055 | Groundwater | 250 | 5 |
| PAGE VALLEY ESTATES | VA2139495 | Groundwater | 120 | 7 |
| LURAY HOMES | VA2139385 | Groundwater | 81 | 22 |
| SHENANDOAH UTILITY SERVICES | VA2139017 | Groundwater | 55 | 245 |
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.