Augusta Water is committed to protecting public health and providing everyone in our community with a reliable supply of clean, safe drinking water. We’re proud that the drinking water we provide to our customers exceeds all federal and state requirements, and has for many years. We continuously monitor our water quality through regular sampling, which is publicly accessible in our Annual Water Quality Reports.
Our Lead and Copper testing History
Your safety and trust are our top priorities. Since the 1990s, we have rigorously tested the water at our customers' taps for lead and copper, consistently meeting or exceeding all federal safety standards across all of Augusta Water's 10 service areas.
Because of our strong track record, federal rules have allowed us to use "reduced monitoring"—meaning we test fewer homes every three years rather than a larger group twice a year. The number of homes tested depends entirely on the size of the community.
Recent Testing results for Middlebrook
During our routine testing between June 2026 and September 2026, we collected five samples in the Middlebrook-ACSA Waterworks system and two homes’ results exceeded the federal Action Level. The nine other water systems managed by Augusta Water still meet state and federal requirements.
We found that in-home plumbing materials are a potential source of lead in your drinking water. This does not mean that every property that receives drinking water from Augusta Water has lead in the drinking water. It does mean that you should understand how to reduce your exposure to lead through water. Keep in mind that drinking water is not the only potential source of lead exposure, since lead can be found in air, soil, and paint.
Next Steps for Middlebrook
We are working to determine which corrosion control treatment strategy would be most effective in addressing this situation. The Virginia Department of Health-Office of Drinking Water is assisting us.
We also plan to take the following steps for Middlebrook customers:
· We are conducting additional lead and water quality monitoring of our waterworks supply.
· We are conducting additional water quality monitoring throughout the distribution system.
· We are increasing our lead monitoring to determine the extent of the situation.
· We are making pitcher filters available to customers. Any household that did not receive a filter at the time of the Public Notice delivery may request one by calling customer service at (540) 245 - 5681.
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