Is WASHINGTON, TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. WASHINGTON, TOWN 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 WASHINGTON, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

WASHINGTON, TOWN 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.

WASHINGTON, VA · Rappahannock County

WASHINGTON, TOWN OF Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

WASHINGTON, TOWN 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 WASHINGTON, TOWN 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): VA6157400
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 198
Service connections: 131
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

WASHINGTON, TOWN OF is one of 2,163 community water systems in Virginia in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 198 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 21 entries between 1992 and 2025, all of which EPA lists as closed.

Of the 21, 15 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 the Lead and Copper Rule, inorganic chemicals, and the Total Coliform Rules.

Violation history

Public Education
Health-based
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2025 – April 8, 2025
Resolved
Public Education
Health-based
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2024 – February 4, 2025
Resolved
Public Education
Health-based
Lead and Copper Rule
July 1, 2024 – February 4, 2025
Resolved
Public Education
Health-based
Lead and Copper Rule
April 1, 2024 – February 4, 2025
Resolved
Public Education
Health-based
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2024 – February 4, 2025
Resolved
Lead Consumer Notice
—
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2024 – March 14, 2024
Resolved
Public Education
Health-based
Lead and Copper Rule
December 1, 2023 – December 19, 2024
Resolved
Lead Consumer Notice
—
Lead and Copper Rule
September 26, 2019 – November 10, 2019
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 2007 – July 31, 2007
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Antimony, Total
January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2002
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Barium
January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2002
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Cadmium
January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2002
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Mercury
January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2002
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nickel
January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2002
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2002
Resolved
Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu
—
Lead and Copper Rule
July 1, 1995 – January 1, 1996
Resolved
Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu
—
Lead and Copper Rule
July 1, 1994 – June 30, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 1994 – June 30, 1994
Archived
Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu
—
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 1994 – June 30, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 1992 – June 30, 1992
Archived

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

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
January 1, 2025 – April 8, 2025	Public Education	Lead and Copper Rule	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 2024 – February 4, 2025	Public Education	Lead and Copper Rule	Health-based	Resolved
July 1, 2024 – February 4, 2025	Public Education	Lead and Copper Rule	Health-based	Resolved
April 1, 2024 – February 4, 2025	Public Education	Lead and Copper Rule	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 2024 – February 4, 2025	Public Education	Lead and Copper Rule	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 2024 – March 14, 2024	Lead Consumer Notice	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
December 1, 2023 – December 19, 2024	Public Education	Lead and Copper Rule	Health-based	Resolved
September 26, 2019 – November 10, 2019	Lead Consumer Notice	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2007 – July 31, 2007	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved
January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2002	Monitoring, Regular	Antimony, Total	—	Resolved
January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2002	Monitoring, Regular	Barium	—	Resolved
January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2002	Monitoring, Regular	Cadmium	—	Resolved
January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2002	Monitoring, Regular	Mercury	—	Resolved
January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2002	Monitoring, Regular	Nickel	—	Resolved
January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2002	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Resolved
July 1, 1995 – January 1, 1996	Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 1994 – June 30, 1995	Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
June 1, 1994 – June 30, 1994	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
January 1, 1994 – June 30, 1995	Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
June 1, 1992 – June 30, 1992	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived

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

Enforcement actions

August 20, 2025State Public Notification received2 linked violations
April 18, 2025State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
April 18, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
February 18, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued5 linked violations
February 18, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
February 25, 2003State Formal Notice of Violation issued15 linked violations
February 25, 2003State Public Notification requested15 linked violations
July 26, 1990State Public Notification requested1 linked violation

Common questions

Is WASHINGTON, TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. WASHINGTON, TOWN 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 WASHINGTON, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: WASHINGTON, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does WASHINGTON, TOWN OF have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for WASHINGTON, TOWN 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

BATSON, BARBARA

540-675-3128

WASHINGTON, VA 22747