Water Quality in Chatham, VA (24531)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 24531.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 34 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 87% of US ZIP codes.

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

8,695

Population

47

Water Systems

37

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (47)

Mount Hermon

Purchased surface water 4,145 people served
0 violations

Chatham, Town Of

Surface water 2,500 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Rt 29 North

Purchased surface water 1,906 people served
0 violations

Route 58 West

Purchased surface water 1,260 people served
0 violations

Tunstall High School

All resolved
Groundwater 964 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Chatham High School

Groundwater 925 people served
0 violations

Tunstall Middle School

All resolved
Groundwater 710 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Dan River High School

All resolved
Groundwater 670 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.73 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Stony Mill Elementary School

Groundwater 578 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 7.48 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1410 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Kentuck Elementary School

1 health-based
Groundwater 562 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 7.68 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Dan River Middle School

All resolved
Groundwater 550 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Dan River Middle School

Groundwater 550 people served
0 violations

The Burger House

Groundwater 450 people served
0 violations

Ringgold Industrial Park

Purchased surface water 448 people served
0 violations

Spring Garden El G A Grekos Pr

Groundwater 335 people served
0 violations

Climax El

Groundwater 325 people served
0 violations

Union Hall Elementary School

All resolved
Groundwater 300 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mount Airy Elementary School

All resolved
Groundwater 250 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.02 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Homestead Texaco

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Pittsylvania Vo-Tech Ctr

Groundwater 240 people served
0 violations

Mount Cross Road

Purchased surface water 227 people served
0 violations

Grit Road Water Supply

All resolved
Purchased surface water 210 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Tightsqueeze Water Supply

2 health-based
Purchased surface water 209 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Woodlawn Academy

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Chatham Correctional Fld Unit

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Vista Pointe Landing

Groundwater 115 people served
0 violations

Pittsylvania Christian Camp

All resolved
Groundwater 103 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Cooper'S Race Track

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Billys Restaurant

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Village Restaurant

All resolved
Groundwater 80 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Woodroam Subdivision

All resolved
Groundwater 80 people served
19 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1800 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Tienda Lupita

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Dichello'S Pizza

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Cedars Country Club

All resolved
Groundwater 60 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Wayside Acres Subdivision # 1

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Heritage Hill Country Market

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Wayside Acres Subdivision # 2

Groundwater 43 people served
0 violations

Robin Court Subdivision

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Patty'S Kitchen

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Old Richmond Road

Purchased surface water 39 people served
0 violations

Marys Trailer Court

Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations

Pauls Trailer Park

Groundwater 33 people served
0 violations

Travelers Inn

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Watsons Mobile Home Court

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Oak Grove Trailer Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Eldon'S Restaurant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Va Dept Of Highways & Trans

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

13 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

15 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
7.68 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1410 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2023

How Does This Compare?

Chatham (24531) has more violations than 87% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 37.

Fewer violations 87th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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