C55/100
PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,781 people · Virginia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
VA1105500
Violations
37
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: February 27, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: February 27, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Maximum contaminant level violation
When: January 4, 2025 – January 30, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Missed required monitoring deadline
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 4, 2025 – January 30, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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 PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF
Is PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF water receives a grade of C (55/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 37 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF has 37 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, TT, RPT. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF serve?
PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF serves approximately 1,781 people, Virginia.
What type of water does PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF provide?
PENNINGTON GAP, 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 VA1105500.
How does PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF compare to other utilities in Virginia?
PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF scores 55/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.