Greene County Water & Sewer
EPA ID: VA2079625 · 8,500 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Greene County Water & Sewer (VA2079625): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Greene County Water & Sewer carries 1 open EPA violation that remain unresolved in the federal system - approximately 8,500 people fall within its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Greene County Water & Sewer Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Greene County Water & Sewer serves a community with a median household income of $83,429 and an estimated 23,310 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Greene County Water & Sewer's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Greene County Water & Sewer compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Chlorite at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Chlorite was detected in this water system. ferrous sulfate reduction filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Greene County Water & Sewer (EPA ID: VA2079625) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 8,500 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 17, 2025 | Chlorine residual | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 1, 2025 | Chlorine residual | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Chlorine residual | Disinfectant | 2 | Yes |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00038 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by VA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Greene County Water & Sewer (VA2079625) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greene County Water & Sewer water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Greene County Water & Sewer serve?
Greene County Water & Sewer serves approximately 8,500 people across 3 ZIP codes in Virginia.
Where does Greene County Water & Sewer get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Greene County Water and Sewer (VA): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va2079625/
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What You Can Do
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