Water Quality in Bedford, VA (24101)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 24101.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 30 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 85% of US ZIP codes.

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

6,185

Population

11

Water Systems

31

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)

Bedford Regional Water Authority (Brwa)

Surface water 38,794 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Forest Central Water System

Purchased surface water 19,263 people served
0 violations

Lake Inn

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Westlake Waterfront Inn

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
18 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Lakeshore Terrace Corporation

Groundwater 123 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bay Rock Marina

1 health-based
Groundwater 100 people served
13 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

That Corner Store

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Booker T Washington Env Ed Ct

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Booker T Washington Visitor`S Center

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Food Mart 2

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Gennis Restaurant

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

23 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Bedford (24101) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 31.

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.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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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