Water Quality in Powhatan, VA (23139)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 23139.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

27,757

Population

47

Water Systems

37

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (47)

Flat Rock Area Water System

Purchased surface water 6,463 people served
0 violations

Pocahontas Landmark Center

Groundwater 1,457 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.52 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Powhatan High School

Groundwater 1,050 people served
0 violations

Flatrock Village Shop Center

Groundwater 981 people served
0 violations

Frisbys Inc

Groundwater 855 people served
0 violations

Rams Travel Plaza

Groundwater 510 people served
0 violations

Passion Community Church

All resolved
Groundwater 500 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Mexican Grill

All resolved
Groundwater 365 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot

All resolved
Groundwater 315 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.66 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lucky'S

All resolved
Groundwater 307 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved

The Mill At Fine Creek

All resolved
Groundwater 201 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Browns Exxon Grocery

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Piedmont Grocery

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Powhatan Shopping Center

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Fine Creek Brewing Company

All resolved
Groundwater 110 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Hi-5 Early Learning Center

Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

St. John Neumann Catholic Church

Groundwater 109 people served
0 violations

Brower Student Activity Center

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Harolds Texaco

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Lowerys Exxon

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Palmers Store

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Youth With A Mission

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Powhatan State Park Campground

Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations

Moslow Wood Products

All resolved
Groundwater 75 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Powhatan Moose Lodge #1840

Groundwater 60 people served
5 violations (5yr)

Blessed Sacrament High School

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Adams Pontiac & Gmc

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Powhatan Stop & Shop Inc

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Nottoway Motel

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Frisby'S Food Mart

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Wee Care Day Nursery

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Tradin Post Drive-In

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Cozy Acres Campground

Groundwater 43 people served
0 violations

Harriss Store

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Tavern Hill

Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations

Essene Home For Adults

All resolved
Groundwater 33 people served
7 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Powhatan Ford

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Bethesda Children'S Academy

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Plainview Business Center

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.63 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Goodwyn Lumber Company

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Fairview Farm Events

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Cafe At Maidens

All resolved
Groundwater 29 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Maple Grove

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Faces Of The Future

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Powhatan Professional Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2.69 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Davis Merchant Equip Co

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Powhatan State Park

1 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

24 violations
All resolved
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
Has active
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2.52 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Powhatan (23139) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 37.

Fewer violations 85th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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