Water System Report VA

Leesburg, Town of

EPA ID: VA6107300 · 65,028 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Leesburg, Town of, 65,028 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 82
Avg Safety Score
65,028
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Leesburg, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$167,453
Median Household Income
85,040
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
10th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Leesburg, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $167,453 and an estimated 85,040 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Leesburg, Town of's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Loudoun County, Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

25 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 37% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.012 ppt, PFOS: 0.012 ppt, PFBS: 0.14 ppt, HFPO-DA: 0.08 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

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57,726 people
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City of Harrisonburg
53,016 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $750
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $125
Total Estimated Cost $1,275

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,275 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Leesburg, Town of (EPA ID: VA6107300) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 65,028 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Average Home Safety Score: B (82/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
20175 0.002 mg/L No N/A
20176 0.002 mg/L No N/A
20177 0.002 mg/L No N/A
20178 0.002 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Leesburg, Town of (VA6107300) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leesburg, Town of water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Leesburg, Town of has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Leesburg, Town of serve?

Leesburg, Town of serves approximately 65,028 people across 4 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Leesburg, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
(703) 771-2750
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Contact information from Town of Leesburg — Kenneth B. Rollins Water Filtration Plant Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Surface water
Drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs.
Disinfectant used
free_chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
sodium hypochloritefluorideorthophosphate

Source: Town of Leesburg — Kenneth B. Rollins Water Filtration Plant Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from Town of Leesburg — Kenneth B. Rollins Water Filtration Plant Consumer Confidence Report:
The source water assessment, completed by the Virginia Department of Health, determined that the town's river and groundwater sources were highly susceptible to contamination, based on criteria in the state's Source Water Assessment Program. The Town is working with EPA and the Potomac River Basin Drinking Water Source Protection Partnership to address the concerns.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Multi-stage
Multiple treatment stages — typically coagulation, filtration, and disinfection. Common for surface-water systems requiring removal of particulates, microorganisms, and dissolved organic compounds before disinfection.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
sodium hypochlorite
Corrosion inhibitor
Coats pipe interiors to reduce lead and copper leaching from premise plumbing.
orthophosphate
Fluoridation
Added at low levels per state or local public-health policy for dental health.
fluoride

Watershed exposure sources reported

Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.

Biological contaminantsInorganic contaminantsOrganic chemicalsRadioactive contaminantsEndocrine disrupting chemicalsPharmaceuticals and personal care products

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Town of Leesburg — Kenneth B. Rollins Water Filtration Plant Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead service line replacement plan from Town of Leesburg — Kenneth B. Rollins Water Filtration Plant Consumer Confidence Report:
Leesburg completed the initial service line inventory. Interactive map available at www.leesburgva.gov/myserviceline. None of the 30 sample locations tested in 2022 exceeded the Action Level for lead or copper. Water leaving Leesburg's water filtration plant has no measurable lead or copper.

Lead Service Line Replacement Tracker

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Town of Leesburg — Kenneth B. Rollins Water Filtration Plant

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
55
Galvanized — Replacement Required
581
Unknown Material
16,293
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 65,028
Reported to Virginia

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Hard water detected in Town of Leesburg — Kenneth B. Rollins Water Filtration Plant

Your utility reported water hardness of 125 ppm CaCO₃ (7.3 grains per gallon) in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report. This is in the moderately hard range and may cause scale buildup, reduced appliance lifespan, and dry skin or hair.

Solutions for hard water

There are three common approaches to treating hard water: salt-based ion-exchange softeners (most effective, require salt refills), salt-free conditioners (lower maintenance, scale prevention only), and reverse osmosis at the kitchen sink (cooking and drinking water only). Aquasana, EcoWater, Pelican, and SpringWell are among the major US brands.

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Hardness data parsed from this utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report. Severity bands per USGS hard water classification.

Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Notable events from the utility's CCR

These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.

Notable events from Town of Leesburg — Kenneth B. Rollins Water Filtration Plant Consumer Confidence Report:
  • Leesburg received Excellence in Waterworks Operations/Performance Award from Virginia Department of Health for the 21st consecutive year in 2024.
  • Paxton Well (only groundwater source) was out of service all of 2024; all water produced from Potomac River.
  • Service Line Compliance Campaign launched in response to Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) and Improvements (LCRI); initial service line inventory completed.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Leesburg, Town of safe to drink?
Leesburg, Town of earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Leesburg, Town of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Leesburg, Town of serve?
Leesburg, Town of serves approximately 65,028 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Leesburg, Town of's water source?
Leesburg, Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Leesburg, Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Leesburg, Town of's service area?
The Leesburg, Town of service area has a median household income of $167,453. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Leesburg, Town of get its water?
Leesburg, Town of's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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