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Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about Richmond Water? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, Richmond Water received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to Richmond Water, water samples were taken in 2020. For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Richmond has multiple water providers: Richmond Water, Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District, and Fort Bend Mud 25, view all. This page provides water quality information for Richmond Water.
WaterZen Rating
Lead levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about Richmond Water? How much lead is in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, Richmond Water received an above-average grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were lower than most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to Richmond Water, water samples were taken in 2020. For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Richmond has multiple water providers: Richmond Water, Pecan Grove Municipal Utility District, and Fort Bend Mud 25, view all. This page provides water quality information for Richmond Water.
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Lead Levels in the Water
Lead contamination of drinking water most often occurs when service pipes corrode. Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes, fixtures, and solder.
Lead
The level of Lead is higher than the Public Health Goal and higher than most water providers.
View details →Ranking of Texas Cities
How does Richmond Water quality compare to other cities in the state?
We compiled and analyzed the levels of contaminant in the water of cities throughout the state, averaged those two numbers for each city, and ranked them accordingly. The grade reflects how each city's overall water quality compares to other cities.
- AAbilene Water
- AAqua Water Supply
- A-Arlington Water
- A-Benbrook Water Authority
- A-Agua SUD
- B+Big Spring Water Department
- B+Cash Water
- B+Brushy Creek MUD
- B+Acton Municipal Utility District
Ranking of Similarly-Sized US Cities
How does Richmond Water quality compare to other cities with similar populations?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from water providers which serve similar populations to Richmond Water.
- ALino Lakes Water
- ASouthwest Licking Community Water And Sewer District
- A-Gatesville Water Department
- A-Fentress County Utility District
- B+Dona Ana Mutual Water
- B+North Salt Lake City Water
- B+Brushy Creek MUD
- B+East Fork Sud
Ranking of Large US Cities
How does Richmond Water quality compare to large US cities?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from the largest water providers in the country (by population served).
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