Bowling Green, Town of
EPA ID: VA6033550 ยท 1,233 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bowling Green, Town of (VA6033550): 20 past health-based violations, since resolved. While 23 violations did appear in Bowling Green, Town of's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 1,233 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bowling Green, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Bowling Green, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $76,635 and an estimated 11,654 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Bowling Green, Town of'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Bowling Green, Town of compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Gross Alpha at 21 pCi/L exceeds the EPA maximum of pCi/L. Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Gross Alpha was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis 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
Bowling Green, Town of (EPA ID: VA6033550) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 1,233 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 20 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, 2026 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Combined Radium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Gross Beta | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2024 | Gross Alpha | Health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 21 | Yes |
| Combined Radium | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
| Gross Beta | Radionuclides | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Gross Alpha Particle Activity (EPA limit: pCi/L)
Increased cancer risk from radioactive particles At-risk groups: long-term residents in areas with uranium or radium-rich geology, people on private wells in western US.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, ion exchange (anion exchange for radium), lime softening. Find the right filter โ
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$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 Bowling Green, Town of (VA6033550) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bowling Green, Town of water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Bowling Green, Town of; its 23 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Bowling Green, Town of serve?
Bowling Green, Town of serves approximately 1,233 people across 3 ZIP codes in Virginia.
Where does Bowling Green, Town of get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bowling Green, Town of (VA): 20 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va6033550/
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What You Can Do
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Contact your utility
Bowling Green, Town of (EPA ID: VA6033550) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.