Water Quality in Bedford, VA (24104)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 24104.

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 31 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 84% of US ZIP codes.

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

3,163

Population

25

Water Systems

32

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)

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

Smith Mt Lake State Park, Picnic Area

All resolved
Groundwater 999 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Pine Shores Family Camp Tes

Groundwater 408 people served
0 violations

Mariners Landing

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Whip O Will Campground

Groundwater 240 people served
0 violations

Smith Mt Lake State Park, Boat Launch

All resolved
Groundwater 173 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Sml State Park, Discovery Center

All resolved
Groundwater 157 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Sportsman

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Lake Forest Subdivision,Secii

Groundwater 107 people served
0 violations

Glenwood Plaza

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

Smith Mt Lake State Park, Primitive Camp

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Plymales Old Wagon Camp #1

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Our Place

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations

Juniors Food Market

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Lightners Restaurant

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Plymales Old Wagon Camp #2-Tes

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Mitchell`S Point Marina

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Cedar Key Resort Tes

Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations

Duti Duds Inc Bill Martin Plan

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Shangri-La Waterworks Homeowners Associa

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Glenwood Village

All resolved
Groundwater 35 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Lake Haven Marina

1 health-based
Groundwater 30 people served
18 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Wilkersons Campground -Tes

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Lynchburg Smith Mountain Camp

Groundwater 7 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

22 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Bedford (24104) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 32.

Fewer violations 84th 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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