Wvwa Ferrum Water System
EPA ID: VA5067120 · 1,996 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wvwa Ferrum Water System (VA5067120): 4 EPA violations in the last five years. Since the flagged events, Wvwa Ferrum Water System resolved all 4 violations - compliant today, 1,996 residents served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wvwa Ferrum Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Wvwa Ferrum Water System serves a community with a median household income of $39,905 and an estimated 4,999 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Wvwa Ferrum Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Wvwa Ferrum Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Wvwa Ferrum Water System (EPA ID: VA5067120) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 1,996 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 24088 in Ferrum.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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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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.
- 24088 - Ferrum
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wvwa Ferrum Water System (VA5067120) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wvwa Ferrum Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Wvwa Ferrum Water System; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Wvwa Ferrum Water System serve?
Wvwa Ferrum Water System serves approximately 1,996 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.
Where does Wvwa Ferrum Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Wvwa Ferrum Water System (VA): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va5067120/
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