D26/100
CHATHAM, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,500 people · Virginia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA5143114
Violations
46
Contaminant Test Results
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 CHATHAM, TOWN OF
Is CHATHAM, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
CHATHAM, TOWN OF water receives a grade of D (26/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 46 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CHATHAM, TOWN OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in CHATHAM, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CHATHAM, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, CHATHAM, TOWN OF has 46 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, MCL. 7 are health-based violations.
How many people does CHATHAM, TOWN OF serve?
CHATHAM, TOWN OF serves approximately 2,500 people, Virginia.
What type of water does CHATHAM, TOWN OF provide?
CHATHAM, 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 VA5143114.
How does CHATHAM, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in Virginia?
CHATHAM, TOWN OF scores 26/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.