STAFFORD, Va. – Stafford County’s drinking water met or exceeded all state and federal health standards in 2024, according to the county’s latest Water Quality Report. The report outlines how the county’s two primary water treatment facilities — Smith Lake and Lake Mooney — together delivered more than 4.2 billion gallons of water to customers in 2023.
Test results showed compliance with all Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) established by the Environmental Protection Agency. Most contaminants were present at levels significantly below regulatory thresholds, including metals, disinfection byproducts, and microbial indicators.
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The City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County have both announced water main breaks on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
From Fredericksburg, 10 p.m.:
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Stafford County Utilities has completed a multi-year effort to confirm that its water lines are lead-free, meeting the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Revision requirements. The service line inventory, which involved field verification and historical record reviews, has been approved by the Virginia Department of Health, ensuring safe water for the county's residents.
Press Release from Stafford County Government:
