Water Quality in Bedford, VA (24571)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 24571.

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 23 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,092

Population

8

Water Systems

24

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Bedford Regional Water Authority (Brwa)

Surface water 38,794 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Campbell County Central System

Surface water 21,761 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 9.92 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Forest Central Water System

Purchased surface water 19,263 people served
0 violations

Camp Lowman

Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations

Elpis Center

All resolved
Groundwater 42 people served
5 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.49 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Tuck Away Campground

1 health-based
Groundwater 30 people served
19 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Merritt Huchinson, The

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

The Happy Face Place Ltd

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

16 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

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 (24571) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24.

Fewer violations 81th 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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