Lead in Virginia Well Water

In Virginia, lead levels average 3.971 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 11.083 ppb. The EPA limit is 15 ppb. Currently 1.9% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 16,150 wells.

Testing for lead in Virginia typically costs around $126. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for lead cost approximately $406.

The risk level for lead in Virginia is rated as minimal. The state average of 3.971 ppb is 35.9% below the national average of 6.196 ppb.