Is Roanoke tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Roanoke's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
2 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Roanoke

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Roanoke

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Roanoke
Virginia

240,112,401,224,013 · Carvins Cove Reservoir and Spring Hollow Reservoir

Water Quality in Roanoke, VA (2026)

Low Risk Updated March 2026 100,011 residents
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82
Purity Score

This 2026 water quality report for Roanoke compiles data from EPA SDWIS, EWG testing records, and the Western Virginia Water Authority consumer confidence report. Scores, contaminant levels, and matched filter recommendations are below.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
2.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.4 mg/L
Arsenic
0.1 mg/L
Hardness
2 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Roanoke's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Roanoke tap water is sourced from Carvins Cove Reservoir and Spring Hollow Reservoir and treated by Western Virginia Water Authority. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Roanoke Water FAQ

Is Roanoke VA tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Roanoke tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Roanoke VA use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Roanoke uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.2 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Roanoke VA water and what is the TDS level?
Roanoke water hardness is 2.0 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 62 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Roanoke VA drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Roanoke drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Roanoke?
Based on Roanoke's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Roanoke has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

Nearby Reports

Virginia BeachVirginia — 67/100NorfolkVirginia — 67/100AlexandriaVirginia — 67/100RichmondVirginia — 82/100ChesapeakeVirginia — 82/100Newport NewsVirginia — 82/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • Western Virginia Water Authority CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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