Water Quality in Mc Lean, VA: No Violations - Grade N/A

Data: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)

Water Quality Overview

Mc Lean, Virginia has directly mapped EPA water-system data for 2 ZIP codes. This page reports typed compliance facts and does not relabel the multi-source Home Safety Score as a drinking-water grade.

The available EPA records report no violations across 2 directly mapped ZIP records with reported counts for Mc Lean. This does not guarantee the absence of contaminants.

Lead Levels

The average 90th percentile lead level across Mc Lean water systems is 0.0012 mg/L - within EPA limits. No exceedances appear among the 2 ZIP records with known lead status.

With 56% of homes built before 1986, Mc Lean has a higher-than-average risk of lead from older plumbing. Lead solder was banned in 1986, and homes built before this date may have lead in pipes, solder joints, or fixtures.

Water Systems Serving Mc Lean

Mc Lean is served by 2 community water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act. These systems collectively serve approximately 59,883 people across 6 ZIP codes.

Each water system is identified by a Public Water System ID (PWSID) and is required to:

• Test for over 90 regulated contaminants on a regular schedule
• Report results to the EPA and state regulators
• Issue an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to all customers
• Take corrective action when violations occur

How to Check Your Water in Mc Lean

1. Enter your ZIP code on ZipCheckup to see your specific water system data, including contaminant levels and violation history

2. Request your CCR - your water utility must provide an annual Consumer Confidence Report with detailed test results for all monitored contaminants

3. Get a home test - certified kits cost $20–$50 and test for lead, bacteria, and common contaminants. Professional lab tests ($150–$400) cover a broader panel

4. Consider filtration - NSF-certified filters can remove specific contaminants. Reverse osmosis removes the broadest range; activated carbon is effective for chlorine and many organics

5. Check for advisories - monitor your local utility website and local news for boil water advisories or system alerts

Mc Lean vs. Nearby Virginia Cities

How Mc Lean's water quality compares to similar cities in Virginia:

Common Questions About Mc Lean Water

These are the most common questions residents search for about water quality in Mc Lean, Virginia:

Is Mc Lean water hard or soft? Water hardness varies by source. Mc Lean's 2 water systems use multiple sources. Check your ZIP code report for specific hardness data.

Can I drink Mc Lean tap water? City-level EPA records cannot determine safety at a specific tap. No health-based violations are recorded across 2 directly mapped ZIP records with known counts, but this is not a property-level safety guarantee.

What is the best water filter for Mc Lean? A NSF/ANSI 53-certified filter for lead removal is a good general choice. See our Water Filter Matcher for personalized recommendations.

Mc Lean vs. Virginia Average

Understanding how Mc Lean compares to the broader Virginia average helps contextualize your local water quality. Factors like water source, treatment methods, and infrastructure age all contribute to differences between cities in the same state.

To see how individual neighborhoods compare, check the ZIP code reports below - water quality can vary significantly even within Mc Lean.

ZIP Codes in Mc Lean

Mc Lean spans 6 ZIP codes. EPA water-system coverage is available for 2 directly mapped ZIP codes. Check each ZIP code for detailed contaminant data, violation history, and system information.

Data Sources

• Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
• Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
• Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
• Enforcement: EPA ECHO database
• Filter recommendations: NSF/ANSI certified products

Source reporting periods vary. See each cited source for its publication schedule.