A Confidence Report for Virginia's Ground Water

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to summarize the test results for the past 10 years from the 65 counties grouped along the five distinct physiographic regions of the state. Because each physiographic region has similar ground water environments, dividing the counties along these boundary lines provides a more realistic representation of the issues surrounding the use of ground water as a source for private water supplies. Test analyses cover the health-related contaminants (Total coliform, fecal coliform/E.coli, and nitrate), as well as contaminants that affect the taste, smell, or appearance of the water. Commonly called "nuisance contaminants" these include: total dissolved solids, pH, iron, hardness, etc., and will be generally addressed as they influence the quality of water in each province.