Water Quality: Buchanan, VA
2 water systems • 1,334 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Buchanan is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,334 people, and has 8 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Buchanan's violation count is 85% below the national average for Virginia.
Water Systems Serving Buchanan
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUCHANAN, TOWN OF | VA2023160 | Surface Water | 1,220 | 4 |
| MOUNTAIN CREST | VA2023450 | Groundwater | 114 | 4 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.