Water Quality in Independence, VA (24348)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 24348.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 17 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are8 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 62% of US ZIP codes.

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

4,855

Population

17

Water Systems

8

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)

Independence, Town Of

GUP 971 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Fairview Water System

All resolved
Purchased surface water 730 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Grant Community

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 350 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Oldtown Water System

All resolved
Purchased surface water 301 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Black Rock Restaurant

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Mt Rogers School

Groundwater 170 people served
0 violations

Providence Elementary School

Groundwater 170 people served
0 violations

Baywood Elementary School

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Osbornes Restaurant

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Bridle Creek Elementary School

Groundwater 111 people served
0 violations

Dowells Snack Bar

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

New River Campground & Canoe

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Martins Catering Service

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Grayson Supply Company

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Elk Creek Elementary School

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Flatridge Elementary School

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Virginia Carolina Water Authority

All resolved
Surface water 0
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Independence (24348) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 62th 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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