Public water system · VA2540500
ActiveCharlottesville, City of
Community water system in Virginia, drawing primarily on purchased surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
46,553
Service connections
14,817
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-02-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-10-27 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2017-02-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
Charlottesville, City of: frequently asked questions
Is Charlottesville, City of's water safe to drink?
Charlottesville, City of is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the VA state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Charlottesville, City of?
Charlottesville, City of (PWSID VA2540500) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the VA state drinking water program.
How many people does Charlottesville, City of serve?
Charlottesville, City of reports serving 46,553 people through 14,817 service connections in Virginia.
Where does Charlottesville, City of get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water.
Other water systems in Virginia
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City System | Richmond | 8,271,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Los Angeles-City, Dept. of Water & Power | Los Angeles | 7,751,132 | Community | Surface water |
| City of Houston | Harris | 2,970,543 | Community | Surface water |
| Chicago | Cook | 2,746,388 | Community | Surface water |
| MWRA | Suffolk | 2,660,000 | Community | Surface water |
| Mdwasa - Main System | Miami-Dade | 2,377,460 | Community | Groundwater |