Public water system · VA6061505
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At a glance
Meadows, the (PWSID VA6061505) is an active community water system in Fauquier County, Virginia. It reports serving 733 people through 198 service connections. Its primary water source is groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's records list one violation for this system; it is health-based, and the most recent began in September 1995.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
733
Service connections
198
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Meadows, the compare with other water systems in Fauquier County?
By EPA's size categories, Meadows, the is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Fauquier County has 65 active public water systems. Its population served is about 13% above the county average of 651 people per system, and accounts for 1.7% of the 42,291 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Virginia, the 2,420 active systems average 3,122 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Meadows, the is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Virginia has 844 active community water systems, 35% of the state's 2,420 active systems. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. 2,089 Virginia systems (86%) list groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Meadows, the?
EPA lists Meadows, the as owned by a local government. The VA state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 26 of the 65 active systems in Fauquier County (40%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Meadows, the have drinking water violations?
EPA's records list one violation for this system; it is health-based, and the most recent began in September 1995. By type: 1 contaminant level above the legal limit. The contaminant or rule involved is Total coliform bacteria (TCR). EPA lists 1 as resolved. Resolved means at least one resolving action is on record: the system returned to compliance, the rule no longer applies, or no further action was needed.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-09-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR) · code 21 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
The one violation in EPA's records.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Meadows, the: frequently asked questions
Who runs Meadows, the?
Meadows, the (PWSID VA6061505) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the VA state drinking water program.
How many people does Meadows, the serve?
Meadows, the reports serving 733 people through 198 service connections in Fauquier County, Virginia.
Where does Meadows, the get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers.
Does Meadows, the have any drinking water violations?
EPA's records list one violation for this system; it is health-based, and the most recent began in September 1995. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found.
Is Meadows, the's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's records list one violation for this system; it is health-based, and the most recent began in September 1995. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the VA state drinking water program.
Where can I find Meadows, the's water quality report?
As a community water system, Meadows, the must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Fauquier County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrenton, Town of | Fauquier | 11,801 | Community | Surface water |
| New Baltimore Regional | Fauquier | 8,818 | Community | Groundwater |
| Bealeton Regional | Fauquier | 4,250 | Community | Groundwater under influence of surface water |
| Vint Hill | Fauquier | 2,449 | Community | Groundwater |
| Marshall Waterworks | Fauquier | 2,363 | Community | Groundwater |
| Remington, Town of | Fauquier | 1,540 | Community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Meadows, the, PWSID VA6061505, Virginia”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/virginia/meadows-the-va6061505 (data as of October 1, 2026).