Water Quality: Franklin, VA
3 water systems • 9,570 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Franklin is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 9,570 people, and has 38 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. Franklin's violation count is 29% below the national average for Virginia.
Water Systems Serving Franklin
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKLIN, CITY OF | VA3620350 | Groundwater | 9,000 | 28 |
| SOUTHAMPTON MEADOWS | VA3175750 | Groundwater | 500 | 1 |
| NOTTOWAY SHORES | VA3175530 | Groundwater | 70 | 9 |
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.