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Tap Water Quality in Charlottesville, Virginia (ZIP 22903)

Serving Charlottesville, Virginia

Warning
5 above health guidelines
1
City
172+
Tested
5
Above Guidelines
4
Utilities

Is the Tap Water Safe in Charlottesville, Virginia?

Tap water in Charlottesville, Virginia (ZIP 22903) has 5 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.

ZIP 22903 is served by 4 water utilities providing water to Charlottesville. Water quality varies by utility and city. Click on the cities below to see detailed reports for your specific area.

Water Quality Report for ZIP 22903

3 contaminants above EPA health guidelines

These levels represent the worst case across all cities in this ZIP code. Check individual city reports for specific details.

Bromodichloromethane

Found in Charlottesville

3.44 PPB
Guideline: 0 PPB
Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA)

Found in Charlottesville

0.00728 PPM
Guideline: 0 PPM
Radium, combined (-226 & -228)

Found in Charlottesville

0.2 pCi/L
Guideline: 0 pCi/L

Water Utilities Serving ZIP 22903

BEDFORD HILLS

People Served:

58

Contact:
434-282-2836

Water Source:

Groundwater

Contaminants Tested:

71

MILLER SCHOOL

People Served:

205

Contact:
434-326-2115

Water Source:

Groundwater

Contaminants Tested:

71

CHARLOTTESVILLE, CITY OF

People Served:

48,019

Contact:
434-970-3819

Water Source:

Surface water purchased

Contaminants Tested:

15

ACSA URBAN AREA

People Served:

71,078

Contact:
434-977-4511 (ext: 109)

Water Source:

Surface water purchased

Contaminants Tested:

15

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Best Water Filters for Charlottesville (ZIP 22903)

Based on the contaminants found in your area, we recommend NSF-certified water filters that can remove the specific contaminants above health guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Charlottesville Tap Water

Is the tap water safe in Charlottesville, Virginia (ZIP 22903)?

Tap water in Charlottesville, Virginia (ZIP 22903) has 5 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one of the 1 city served. We recommend reviewing the detailed city reports below and considering a certified water filter for additional protection.

Which water utilities serve ZIP code 22903?

ZIP code 22903 is served by 4 water utilities: BEDFORD HILLS, MILLER SCHOOL, CHARLOTTESVILLE, CITY OF, ACSA URBAN AREA.

How do I pay my water bill in Charlottesville (ZIP 22903)?

ACSA URBAN AREA (the largest utility serving ZIP 22903) handles billing for most Charlottesville addresses. Call 434-977-4511 (ext: 109) to pay your bill or set up online payments. Other utilities serve smaller pockets of this ZIP — check the utility list below if you don't recognize ACSA URBAN AREA.

What contaminants are in Charlottesville water (ZIP 22903)?

Water testing in ZIP 22903 found 3 contaminants above EPA health guidelines: Bromodichloromethane, Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA), Radium, combined (-226 & -228).

Should I use a water filter in Charlottesville (ZIP 22903)?

Yes, we recommend using an NSF-certified water filter for ZIP 22903 because 5 contaminants are above EPA health guidelines. Reverse osmosis systems or under-sink filters certified to remove the specific contaminants found in your water are recommended.

What cities are in ZIP code 22903?

ZIP code 22903 serves Charlottesville, Virginia.

How we built this page

Water-quality data on this page comes from public federal and state records for the 4 utilityies serving ZIP 22903. We refresh each utility's record whenever its underlying source publishes new data.

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