Water Quality: Petersburg, VA
5 water systems • 42,291 people served
Some Concerns16
Total Violations
1
Health-Based Violations
5
Water Systems
42,291
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Petersburg has 1 health-based violation on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: E. coli. In total, 16 violations are on record for 5 water systems serving 42,291 people.
Contaminants Found
E. coli
Water Systems Serving Petersburg
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETERSBURG, CITY OF | VA3730750 | Surface Water | 33,394 | 13 |
| DCWA CENTRAL | VA3053280 | Surface Water | 7,764 | 0 |
| WILDWOOD FARMS | VA3149950 | Groundwater | 1,071 | 3 |
| LEW JONES SUBDIVISION | VA3053650 | Groundwater | 62 | 0 |
| APPOMATTOX RIVER WATER AUTHORITY | VA4041035 | Surface Water | 0 | 0 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.