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
Chatham, Town Of
Rt 29 North
Route 58 West
Tunstall High School
All resolvedChatham High School
Tunstall Middle School
All resolvedDan River High School
All resolvedStony Mill Elementary School
Kentuck Elementary School
1 health-basedDan River Middle School
All resolvedDan River Middle School
The Burger House
Ringgold Industrial Park
Spring Garden El G A Grekos Pr
Climax El
Union Hall Elementary School
All resolvedMount Airy Elementary School
All resolvedHomestead Texaco
Pittsylvania Vo-Tech Ctr
Mount Cross Road
Grit Road Water Supply
All resolvedTightsqueeze Water Supply
2 health-basedWoodlawn Academy
Chatham Correctional Fld Unit
Vista Pointe Landing
Pittsylvania Christian Camp
All resolvedCooper'S Race Track
Billys Restaurant
Village Restaurant
All resolvedWoodroam Subdivision
All resolvedTienda Lupita
Dichello'S Pizza
Cedars Country Club
All resolvedWayside Acres Subdivision # 1
Heritage Hill Country Market
Wayside Acres Subdivision # 2
Robin Court Subdivision
Patty'S Kitchen
Old Richmond Road
Marys Trailer Court
Pauls Trailer Park
Travelers Inn
Watsons Mobile Home Court
Oak Grove Trailer Park
Eldon'S Restaurant
Va Dept Of Highways & Trans
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Approaching limitSampled: Jan 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: 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.
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.