U.S. Virgin Islands
Water quality data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System
Lead Risk: High Risk
Water Systems
1,077
Active public water systems
Population Served
122.6K
Residents with piped water
Lead Violations
49
Systems exceeding 15 ppb
Copper Violations
26
Lead & Copper Rule
Average Lead Level
15.95 ppb
EPA Action Level: 15 ppb
MCLG (health goal): 0 ppb
0 ppbAction Level: 15 ppb
Average across 130 systems with reported lead data.
Violations Detected
75 water systems in U.S. Virgin Islands have reported violations under the Lead and Copper Rule. These utilities are required to notify customers and take corrective action.
49 lead violations26 copper violations
Water Systems: Highest Lead Levels
| System Name | City | Population | Lead Level | Status | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christiansted | 34,000 | 5.70 ppb | OK | 2002-12-31 | |
| Christiansted | 35,000 | 3.40 ppb | OK | 2004-12-31 |
Showing top 2 of 130 systems with lead data. Action level: 15 ppb.
Water Source Types
Surface Water643 (60%)
Groundwater419 (39%)
Purchased Groundwater9 (1%)
Purchased Surface Water4 (0%)
Unknown2 (0%)
Data source:EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Lead and Copper Rule monitoring data. Lead levels represent 90th percentile results from the most recent monitoring period. Violations indicate exceedances of EPA action levels requiring corrective action. This tool is for informational purposes only and does not replace your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.