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76,425 people served · 11 water systems
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia is a mid-sized community with 76,425 residents served by a network of 11 public water systems. Water service covers ZIP codes 23185, 23188.
WILLIAMSBURG's drinking water utilities have maintained full EPA compliance over the most recent five-year reporting window — no health-based MCL exceedances have been recorded.
Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS
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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.
EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving WILLIAMSBURG. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.
No health-based violations in the last 5 years.
WILLIAMSBURG's water systems have met EPA health-based Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) requirements throughout the EPA reporting window. This does not mean zero detection of regulated contaminants — it means all measured concentrations remained below their federal action levels.
WOODHAVEN SHORES
PWSID: VA4127925
1,365 served
WEXFORD HILLS - JCSA
PWSID: VA3095862
360 served
KINGS VILLAGE - JCSA
PWSID: VA3095528
124 served
RACEFIELD - JCSA
PWSID: VA3095750
89 served
GLENWOOD ACRES-JCSA
PWSID: VA3095317
82 served
WARE CREEK MANOR - JCSA
PWSID: VA3095858
161 served
GWYNNS ISLAND CONDO
PWSID: VA4115350
50 served
BROOKS` DUPLEXES
PWSID: VA3095045
29 served
JCSA - CENTRAL SYSTEM
PWSID: VA3095490
57,726 served
RETREAT (JCSA)
PWSID: VA3095760
139 served
WILLIAMSBURG, CITY OF
PWSID: VA3830850
16,300 served
This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that remained within federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.
This city's water had no EPA health-based violations in the last 5 years.
WILLIAMSBURG has 0 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 11 water systems serving 76,425 people.
Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.
Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.
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