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Washington County, Virginia — public water systems

At a glance

4 active public water systems are filed under Washington County, Virginia in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 260 people served. The largest is Clear Creek, which reports serving 150 people. 2 are community water systems serving people where they live; the other 2 are non-community systems, such as schools, workplaces, campgrounds and gas stations with their own supply.

Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.

Active systems

4

Population served

260

Community systems

2

Groundwater share

75%

How does Washington County compare with other Virginia counties?

Washington County has the 93rd-most active public water systems among the 138 counties listed for active Virginia systems in EPA records; among the 99 with 3 or more systems, the median has 20. Its systems report 260 people served in total, the 111th-largest county figure in the state and less than 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 65 people, well below the Virginia average of 3,122. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.

Where does Washington County's drinking water come from?

By primary water source, Washington County's active systems draw on groundwater (2, 50%), groundwater under influence of surface water (1, 25%) and purchased surface water (1, 25%). Overall, 75% rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and 25% on surface water, compared with 89% and 11% across Virginia. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, Clear Creek, draws primarily on purchased surface water.

What kinds of water systems operate in Washington County?

Washington County's active systems break down as 2 community systems (50%) and 2 transient non-community systems (50%). 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. A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as private (50%) and local government (50%).

Water systems in Washington County

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Active public water systems in Washington County, Virginia
#Water systemCountyPopulation servedTypeSource
1Clear CreekWashington150CommunityPurchased surface water
2Riverside CampgroundWashington85Transient non-communityGroundwater
3Callebs Cove CampgroundWashington25Transient non-communityGroundwater

Washington County water systems: frequently asked questions

How many public water systems are in Washington County, Virginia?

EPA's SDWIS records file 4 active public water systems under Washington County, Virginia: 2 community systems (50%) and 2 transient non-community systems (50%).

Who supplies drinking water in Washington County, VA?

The largest community water system filed under Washington County is Clear Creek (150 people served). Which system serves a particular address depends on its service area, which EPA's SDWIS records do not include; a water bill or the local utility can confirm it.

Does Washington County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?

Of the 4 active public water systems in Washington County, 75% draw mainly on groundwater and 25% on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Clear Creek, uses purchased surface water.

Where can I find a water quality report for Washington County?

Each community water system must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1, covering the previous calendar year. 2 community systems are filed under Washington County, so the report to look for is the one from the system that supplies your address.

How can I check violations for a water system in Washington County?

Open the system's profile from the list on this page. Each profile shows the most recent Safe Drinking Water Act violations in EPA's records, with plain-English labels and whether each one is resolved. For current compliance status, EPA ECHO is the primary source.

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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, “Public water systems in Washington County, Virginia”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/virginia/washington (data as of October 1, 2026).