City Water Quality Rankings in Virginia
187 cities ranked by drinking water quality.
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#25
Marion
County, VA
99 A
#26 Palmyra
County, VA
99 A
#27 Powhatan
County, VA
99 A
#28 Yorktown
County, VA
99 A
#29 Appalachia
County, VA
98 A
#30 Appomattox
County, VA
98 A
#31 Chatham
County, VA
98 A
#32 Coeburn
County, VA
98 A
#33 Farmville
County, VA
98 A
#34 Gate City
County, VA
98 A
#35 Gloucester
County, VA
98 A
#36 Lovettsville
County, VA
98 A
#37 Lynchburg
County, VA
98 A
#38 Madison Heights
County, VA
98 A
#39 Prince George
County, VA
98 A
#40 Rappahannock Academy
County, VA
98 A
#41 Shenandoah
County, VA
98 A
#42 South Hill
County, VA
98 A
#43 Temperanceville
County, VA
98 A
#44 Williamsburg
County, VA
98 A
#45 Bluefield
County, VA
97 A
#46 Craigsville
County, VA
97 A
#47 Herndon
County, VA
97 A
#48 Norfolk
County, VA
97 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.