F0/100
BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 6,345 people · Virginia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA5135100
Violations
28
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
5
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
4
Health-Related
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF
Is BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 28 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF has 28 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MCL, MON, MR. 19 are health-based violations.
How many people does BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF serve?
BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF serves approximately 6,345 people, Virginia.
What type of water does BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF provide?
BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is VA5135100.
How does BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in Virginia?
BLACKSTONE, TOWN OF scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.