Water Quality in Emporia, VA (23847)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 23847.

Past Health-Based Violations

11 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.

More violations than 70% of US ZIP codes.

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

12,956

Population

36

Water Systems

12

Violations (5yr)

11

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (36)

Emporia, City Of

11 health-based
Surface water 7,594 people served
12 violations (5yr) · 11 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Gcwsa - Jarratt

Surface water 7,190 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Jarratt, Town Of

Surface water 3,666 people served
0 violations

Gcwsa - Skippers

Groundwater 2,069 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.75 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Va Rest Area I-95

Purchased surface water 1,108 people served
0 violations

Gcwsa-Westover

Purchased surface water 1,000 people served
0 violations

Gcwsa - Southside

Purchased surface water 900 people served
0 violations

Washington Park

Groundwater 800 people served
0 violations

Belfield Elementary School

Groundwater 545 people served
0 violations

Tjs Restaurant C/O Tj Pearson

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Gcwsa - 301 North

Purchased surface water 400 people served
0 violations

Emporia Travel Plaza

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Zion School

Groundwater 364 people served
0 violations

Simmons Terminal

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Country Cupboard

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

T J Pearsons Truck Stop

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Reste Motel

Groundwater 164 people served
0 violations

Belco Motel

Groundwater 142 people served
0 violations

Econo Lodge

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Red Barn Convenience Store

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Jellystone Park

Groundwater 87 people served
0 violations

Golden Skate World Of Emporia

Groundwater 79 people served
0 violations

Jackson-Feild Home

Groundwater 69 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pineview Trailer Court-Donald

Groundwater 66 people served
0 violations

Dixie Motel W Robertson Tes

Groundwater 62 people served
0 violations

A F Volkswagon Repair

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Hojo'S Restaurant

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Uncle Hubbards Restaurant

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Husky Food Mart

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Suburban Food Mkt

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

United Trailer Ct-S M Robinson

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Southern Trail Motel

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Moores Trailer Court

Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations

Bojangle`S (Onley)

Groundwater 38 people served
0 violations

Donald Newsomes Trailer Court

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Greenleaf Inn C/O Carl Stith

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
6 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Emporia (23847) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.

Fewer violations 70th 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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