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City Water Quality Rankings in Virginia

187 cities ranked by drinking water quality.

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#49
Rural Retreat
County, VA
97 A
#50
Altavista
County, VA
96 A
#51
Amelia
County, VA
96 A
#52
Amherst
County, VA
96 A
#53
Ashburn
County, VA
96 A
#54
Bedford
County, VA
96 A
#55
Cedar Bluff
County, VA
96 A
#56
Christiansburg
County, VA
96 A
#57
Dinwiddie
County, VA
96 A
#58
Elkton
County, VA
96 A
#59
Galax
County, VA
96 A
#60
Hamilton
County, VA
96 A
#61
Henrico
County, VA
96 A
#62
Martinsville
County, VA
96 A
#63
Mount Vernon
County, VA
96 A
#64
Newport News
County, VA
96 A
#65
North Tazewell
County, VA
96 A
#66
Rockville
County, VA
96 A
#67
South Boston
County, VA
96 A
#68
Stafford
County, VA
96 A
#69
Virginia Beach
County, VA
96 A
#70
Warrenton
County, VA
96 A
#71
Wise
County, VA
96 A
#72
Woodbridge
County, VA
96 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.

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