Historical Compliance Records VA 20 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Bowling Green, Town of

EPA ID: VA6033550 ยท 1,233 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bowling Green, Town of (VA6033550): 20 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Per the federal file, all 23 violations logged for Bowling Green, Town of carry a resolved status, and around 1,233 people get water from this system.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,233
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
23
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
3
Contaminants Flagged
$293K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bowling Green, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$76,635
Median Household Income
11,654
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
14%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Bowling Green, Town of have a median household income of $76,635 and about 11,654 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Bowling Green, Town of's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 2 detections recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Stratford Harbour
1,230 people
0 violations
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1,220 people
0 violations
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Courtland, Town of
1,284 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $767

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $14,650

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$14,990
10 years
$29,980
20 years
$59,960

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $767 (one-time) vs. $29,980 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 23 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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 Uranium Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) 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 MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting 21 Yes
Combined Uranium Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) Monitoring & Reporting 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.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): reverse osmosis, ion exchange, 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
Below the reporting limit No 2025-12-31

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?

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Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 23 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Bowling Green, Town of serve? ▼
Bowling Green, Town of serves approximately 1,233 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Bowling Green, Town of's water source? ▼
Bowling Green, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bowling Green, Town of's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Bowling Green, Town of? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Bowling Green, Town of have a median household income of $76,635 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bowling Green, Town of get its water? ▼
Bowling Green, Town of's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bowling Green, Town of (VA): 20 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va6033550/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Bowling Green, Town of (VA): 20 Health Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

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Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Bowling Green, Town of (EPA ID: VA6033550) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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