Water Quality in Bedford, VA (24526)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 24526.

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 8 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 65% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,494

Population

10

Water Systems

9

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

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

Amherst Co Service Authority (Acsa)

All resolved
Surface water 14,799 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Gp Big Island

Groundwater 345 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

H&H Restaurant

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

Otter Creek Recreational Area

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

James River Visitor Center

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Big Island Primary School

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

James River Maintenance Area

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Big Island Community

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoring
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 (24526) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9.

Fewer violations 65th 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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