Is STAUNTON, CITY OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. STAUNTON, CITY OF is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.

When is STAUNTON, CITY OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

STAUNTON, CITY OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

What is a Consumer Confidence Report?

A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

STAUNTON, VA

STAUNTON, CITY OF Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

STAUNTON, CITY OF must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for STAUNTON, CITY OF.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Virginia’s official records. Always confirm current status with Virginia before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID): VA2790600
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 25,750
Service connections: 10,086
Ownership: local government
Water source: surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

STAUNTON, CITY OF is one of 69 community water systems in Virginia in the 10,001 to 100,000 people size category, serving 25,750 people from surface water.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 21 entries between 1980 and 2023, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2023.

Of the 21, 19 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves synthetic organic chemicals, inorganic chemicals, and the Lead and Copper Rule.

Violation history

Monitoring, Regular
—
OXAMYL
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Heptachlor
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Heptachlor epoxide
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4-D
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Toxaphene
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Simazine
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025
Archived
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2010 – June 7, 2011
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1991 – August 31, 1991
Archived
Operations Report
—
Turbidity
October 1, 1989 – November 30, 1989
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Toxaphene
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Barium
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4,5-TP
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4-D
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Chromium
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Mercury
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Selenium
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Endrin
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
BHC-GAMMA
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Methoxychlor
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived

Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025	Monitoring, Regular	OXAMYL	—	Archived
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025	Monitoring, Regular	Heptachlor	—	Archived
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025	Monitoring, Regular	Heptachlor epoxide	—	Archived
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025	Monitoring, Regular	2,4-D	—	Archived
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025	Monitoring, Regular	Toxaphene	—	Archived
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025	Monitoring, Regular	Simazine	—	Archived
January 1, 2010 – June 7, 2011	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
August 1, 1991 – August 31, 1991	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
October 1, 1989 – November 30, 1989	Operations Report	Turbidity	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Toxaphene	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Barium	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	2,4,5-TP	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	2,4-D	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Chromium	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Mercury	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Selenium	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Endrin	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	BHC-GAMMA	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Methoxychlor	—	Archived

Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

February 19, 2026State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
February 19, 2026State Formal Notice of Violation issued15 linked violations
February 19, 2026State Public Notification requested20 linked violations
February 19, 2026State Formal Notice of Violation issued6 linked violations
February 19, 2026State Public Notification requested6 linked violations
February 19, 2026State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
November 2, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
November 2, 2010State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
November 8, 2002State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
November 8, 2002State Public Notification requested9 linked violations
September 11, 1991Federal issued Formal Notice of Violationgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record

Common questions

Is STAUNTON, CITY OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. STAUNTON, CITY OF is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is STAUNTON, CITY OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: STAUNTON, CITY OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does STAUNTON, CITY OF have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for STAUNTON, CITY OF.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?: A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

Contact

IRVIN, DAVID H.

540-332-3892

STAUNTON, VA 24402