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 NameCityPopulationLead LevelStatusSample Date
Christiansted34,0005.70 ppbOK2002-12-31
Christiansted35,0003.40 ppbOK2004-12-31

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%)

Resources

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.