Water Quality: Charles City, VA
2 water systems • 611 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Charles City is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 611 people, and has 88 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 12 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Charles City's violation count is 65% above the national average for Virginia. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Water Systems Serving Charles City
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAYSIDE AREA | VA4036900 | Groundwater | 368 | 13 |
| MT ZION/RUSTIC AREA | VA4036500 | Groundwater | 243 | 75 |
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.