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City of Alexandria

No open EPA violations as of 2026-10-15.

EPA record checked 2026-10-06

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Contact City of Alexandria

From EPA's record for VA6510010. PurityMap is independent of City of Alexandria.

Mailing address
900 Industrial Street
HOPEWELL, VA 23860
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Phone and website804-446-9822

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Test results

No result on record is above a federal legal limit

31 results are on record. These 5 come first, closest to a legal limit first.

All 31 results and evidence →
  • Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)Within a historical reference; current applicability unverified
    400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL · not a federal limit
    4.9ng/L
  • Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)Within the referenced health-based guidance value
    2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory · not a legal limit
    3.5ng/L
  • Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)Detected, no limit
    No federal limit
    6.4ng/L
  • 11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)Not detected above the reporting limit
    No federal limit
    Not detected
  • 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)Not detected above the reporting limit
    No federal limit
    Not detected
Results as a table31 results with limit, status, sample date and source
Test results for City of Alexandria (PWSID VA6510010), Virginia
ContaminantResultLimitStatusSampledSource
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)3.5 ng/L2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)Screening level, not a legal limitWithin the referenced health-based guidance value2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)4.9 ng/L400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)Within a historical reference; current applicability unverified2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)6.4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyDetected, no limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)< 5 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Lead (90th percentile)Non-Detect (ND)15 µg/L federal action levelNot detected above the reporting limit2023–2025 monitoring periodLead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Lithium< 9 µg/L10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)Screening level, not a legal limitNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)< 6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)< 20 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)< 3 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)< 4 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)Not detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)< 8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)< 7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparencyNot detected above the reporting limit2023-09-04 to 2024-06-09UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)
EPA violations and monitoring

0health-based violations in the last 10 years · none open as of 2026-10-15

From EPA SDWIS. A clean violation history means no enforcement action was recorded; it does not cover contaminants without a limit. Meeting a federal limit is a compliance fact, not a health clearance.

Sources behind this page
  • UCMR5 Analytical Results: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)US EPA · published 2026-10-15
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  • Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF (VA6510010)US EPA SDWIS · published 2026-10-13
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Commercial

Filters for the PFAS found in water from City of Alexandria

★ Best available: Aquasana Claryum 3-Stage Max Flow Under-Sink Filter (AQ-6300M), the best fit here; nothing in this group is certified yet.

Filters for the PFAS found in water from City of Alexandria
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★ Best availableAquasana Claryum 3-Stage Max Flow Under-Sink Filter (AQ-6300M)Aquasana · It treats only the drinking water at its own faucet, not showers or the rest of the house.Not certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$Check price at Aquasana
Also goodAquasana Clean Water Machine Countertop Filter (AQ-CWM2)Aquasana · It treats only the water you pour through it, not the tap or the rest of the house.Not certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$Check price at Aquasana
Also goodSmartFlow® Reverse OsmosisAquasana · Treats only drinking water at its own faucet, not showers or the rest of the house.Not certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$$Check price at Aquasana
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Also goodiSpring RCC7AK Alkaline Reverse Osmosis SystemiSpring · It treats only the water from its own faucet and sends part of the water to the drain; the NSF listing for the plain RCC7AK covers dissolved solids, not lead or PFAS.Use code REFISPRING at checkout: 10% off your first iSpring order.Brand lab-tested for PFAS, not independently certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$Check price at iSpring
Also goodiSpring RO5004F Tankless Reverse Osmosis System with UViSpring · Its PFAS and lead reduction claims are iSpring's own, with no third-party certification named for this model, and it treats only the water at its own faucet.Use code REFISPRING at checkout: 10% off your first iSpring order.Brand lab-tested for PFAS, not independently certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$$Check price at iSpring
Also goodWaterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis SystemWaterdrop · It treats only the drinking water at its own faucet, not the whole house, and its pump needs electrical power under the sink.Not certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$$Check price at Waterdrop
Also goodWaterdrop G3P800 Tankless Reverse Osmosis SystemWaterdrop · It treats only the water at its own faucet, not the whole house, and still sends about one gallon to the drain for every three gallons it purifies.Not certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$$Check price at Waterdrop
Also goodWaterdrop X12 Reverse Osmosis SystemWaterdrop · Its IAPMO NSF/ANSI 58 certification covers TDS reduction only, so its PFAS and lead claims rest on Waterdrop's own SGS lab testing.Brand lab-tested for PFAS, not independently certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$$$Check price at Waterdrop

★ Best available: iSpring WGB32B-PFKS PFAS & Heavy Metals Whole House Filter, the best fit here; nothing in this group is certified yet.

Filters for the PFAS found in water from City of Alexandria
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★ Best availableiSpring WGB32B-PFKS PFAS & Heavy Metals Whole House FilteriSpring · It does not reduce total dissolved solids or soften hard water, and its PFAS result comes from SGS lab testing rather than an NSF/ANSI certification.Use code REFISPRING at checkout: 10% off your first iSpring order.Brand lab-tested for PFAS, not independently certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$$Check price at iSpring
Also goodHealthShield™Aquasana · Does not soften water or remove hardness minerals, and it needs a 120V outlet for its performance indicator.Not certified for Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) and Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)$$$$Check price at Aquasana

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Lead service lines

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City of Alexandria reported 690 lead and 97 galvanized service lines to replace in EPA’s inventory (2026Q2). Many utilities replace these lines for free or share the cost. Ask City of Alexandria whether your home’s line is on its list before you pay anyone.

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How do I contact City of Alexandria?

Its phone number on EPA record is 804-446-9822 and its mailing address is 900 Industrial Street, HOPEWELL, VA 23860. These details come from the system's EPA record.

How do I pay my City of Alexandria bill?

PurityMap has no verified website for City of Alexandria. Its mailing address on EPA record is 900 Industrial Street, HOPEWELL, VA 23860. Your water bill lists the ways to pay. PurityMap does not take payments.

Which cities does City of Alexandria serve?

EPA's records list City of Alexandria as serving Alexandria, Virginia. Your water bill names your supplier.

Has City of Alexandria tested for PFAS?

PurityMap's record for City of Alexandria holds results for 29 PFAS substances. 3 were detected, and none is above a federal legal limit. Each result links to its source in the city report.

Does City of Alexandria have any EPA violations?

No open EPA violations as of 2026-10-15: that is what EPA's record shows for City of Alexandria. The record comes from EPA's SDWIS compliance database.

Where does City of Alexandria get its water?

City of Alexandria is on EPA record as drawing from surface water.

Something off with your water's smell, color or taste?

Start with the hot-or-cold tap check. Where City of Alexandria reported something related, it's shown below.