City Water Quality Rankings in Virginia
199 cities ranked by drinking water quality.
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#25
Rocky Mount
County, VA
100 A
#26 Rural Retreat
County, VA
100 A
#27 Salem
County, VA
100 A
#28 Stony Creek
County, VA
100 A
#29 Surry
County, VA
100 A
#30 Troy
County, VA
100 A
#31 Usag Fort Belvoir
County, VA
100 A
#32 Wakefield
County, VA
100 A
#33 Warm Springs
County, VA
100 A
#34 Waverly
County, VA
100 A
#35 Waynesboro
County, VA
100 A
#36 Fredericksburg
County, VA
99 A
#37 Marion
County, VA
99 A
#38 Palmyra
County, VA
99 A
#39 Powhatan
County, VA
99 A
#40 Yorktown
County, VA
99 A
#41 Abingdon
County, VA
98 A
#42 Appalachia
County, VA
98 A
#43 Appomattox
County, VA
98 A
#44 Bedford
County, VA
98 A
#45 Blacksburg
County, VA
98 A
#46 Bridgewater
County, VA
98 A
#47 Chatham
County, VA
98 A
#48 Chincoteague
County, VA
98 A
Frequently Asked Questions
How are city water quality rankings calculated in Virginia?
WaterQ city rankings are based on EPA SDWIS data across local public water systems, including contaminant detections, compliance violations, and recency-weighted score signals.
Can I compare two cities in Virginia?
Yes. Use the city comparison links on this page or open the Compare tool to evaluate two cities side by side on score, grade, and water system coverage.
How often does WaterQ refresh city data?
City-level metrics refresh when new EPA data is processed. Check city pages for latest score and violation context.