A84/100
BUCHANAN, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,220 people · Virginia
Water Source
Groundwater Under Influence of Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA2023160
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 26.00 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
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 BUCHANAN, TOWN OF
Is BUCHANAN, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
BUCHANAN, TOWN OF water receives a grade of A (84/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 2 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BUCHANAN, TOWN OF detected?
2 contaminants were tested in BUCHANAN, TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BUCHANAN, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, BUCHANAN, TOWN OF has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does BUCHANAN, TOWN OF serve?
BUCHANAN, TOWN OF serves approximately 1,220 people, Virginia.
What type of water does BUCHANAN, TOWN OF provide?
BUCHANAN, TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater under influence of surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is VA2023160.
How does BUCHANAN, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in Virginia?
BUCHANAN, TOWN OF scores 84/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.