Is pfas a problem in Virginia drinking water?

PFAS was detected in Virginia water systems but within the EPA limit of 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS). Check the ZIP code table on this page for area-specific data.

How widespread is pfas in Virginia water?

No pfas detections were reported in Virginia in the exported EPA records.

PFAS · Virginia

PFAS in Virginia Drinking Water — 0 Violations

EPA data analysis for pfas in Virginia drinking water systems

ZIPs with Violations

4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS)

EPA Limit

High

Health Risk

Reverse Osmosis or Granular Activated Carbon

Best Filter Method

PFAS Contamination in Virginia

ZipCheckup analyzed EPA enforcement records across 585 ZIP codes in Virginia. 0 ZIP codes have pfas-related violations on record.

EPA Standard for PFAS

The EPA maximum contaminant level (MCL) for pfas is 4 ppt (PFOA/PFOS), governed by the PFAS NPDWR (2024). Water systems that exceed this limit must take corrective action and notify consumers.

Health Effects of PFAS

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are linked to cancer (kidney, testicular), thyroid disease, immune system suppression, reproductive problems, and elevated cholesterol. These "forever chemicals" persist in the body for years.

How to Remove PFAS From Drinking Water

The most effective treatment for pfas removal is Reverse Osmosis or Granular Activated Carbon. Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 standards.

Check Your ZIP Code

Use the ZipCheckup water quality search to see pfas data for your specific water system in Virginia.

Cities with PFAS Data in Virginia

72 cities in Virginia have pfas testing data available.

Alexandria Annandale Arlington Ashburn Bealeton Bristow Burke Cedar Bluff Centreville Chantilly Chester Chesterfield Clifton Colonial Heights Danville Dumfries Emporia Fairfax Fairfax Station Falls Church

+ 52 more cities

Virginia Water Quality Overview: See statewide water quality rankings on the Virginia water quality page.

Learn more about PFAS: Read the full guide on PFAS in drinking water.

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APA ZipCheckup. (2026). PFAS in Virginia Drinking Water — 0 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/pfas/virginia/

BibTeX

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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{PFAS in Virginia Drinking Water — 0 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/pfas/virginia/}
}

Page version: August 2026.