Water Quality: Independence, VA
5 water systems • 2,352 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Independence is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 2,352 people, and has 25 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. Independence's violation count is 53% below the national average for Virginia.
Water Systems Serving Independence
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDEPENDENCE, TOWN OF | VA1077335 | Surface Water | 971 | 4 |
| FAIRVIEW WATER SYSTEM | VA1077200 | Surface Water | 730 | 11 |
| GRANT COMMUNITY | VA1077251 | Groundwater | 350 | 3 |
| OLDTOWN WATER SYSTEM | VA1077570 | Surface Water | 301 | 5 |
| VIRGINIA CAROLINA WATER AUTHORITY | VA1077825 | Surface Water | 0 | 2 |
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.