Water Quality in Bedford, VA (24179)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 24179.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 16 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There is1 monitoring/reporting violation (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 29% of US ZIP codes.

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

18,773

Population

16

Water Systems

1

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)

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

Falling Creek Estates

Groundwater 704 people served
0 violations

Bush Valley Swim Club

Groundwater 410 people served
0 violations

Bee Quick Market #4 Henry J Ba

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Lancermart #8- Carter Village Sq

Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations

Vito'S Pizza

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Mineral Springs Christian School

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Nininger Waterworks

All resolved
Groundwater 62 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 31 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Moorman Shores

Groundwater 51 people served
0 violations

Peaks Of Otter Mr.M.Tucker

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Harbor Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

James River Visitor Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Stoplight Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Blue Ridge Parkway

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Otter Creek Recreation Area

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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 2024

How Does This Compare?

Bedford (24179) has more violations than 29% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 1, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 29th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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