Water Quality: Jonesville, VA
12 water systems • 11,230 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Jonesville is served by 12 public water systems with a combined service population of 11,230 people, and has 64 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 8 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Jonesville's violation count is 20% above the national average for Virginia. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, E. coli, Fecal Coliform, TTHM.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Jonesville
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LCPSA- KVS | VA1105405 | Surface Water | 2,130 | 28 |
| LCPSA-BLUE SPRINGS | VA1105400 | Surface Water | 1,968 | 10 |
| JONESVILLE, TOWN OF | VA1105200 | Surface Water | 1,693 | 2 |
| LEE COUNTY PSA/ST. CHARLES | VA1105800 | Surface Water | 1,390 | 13 |
| LEE COUNTY PSA/EASTERN LEE | VA1105125 | Surface Water | 1,297 | 2 |
| LEE COUNTY PSA/MILLER CHAPEL | VA1105460 | Surface Water | 662 | 0 |
| LEE COUNTY PSA/JASPER | VA1105070 | Surface Water | 600 | 2 |
| LEE COUNTY PSA/STICKLEYVILLE | VA1105870 | Surface Water | 457 | 0 |
| LEE COUNTY PSA/KEOKEE | VA1105060 | Surface Water | 445 | 0 |
| LEE COUNTY PSA/ BLACKWATER | VA1105055 | Surface Water | 240 | 5 |
| LEE COUNTY PSA/BIG HILL | VA1105450 | Surface Water | 188 | 2 |
| LEE COUNTY PSA/FLEENORTOWN | VA1105210 | Surface Water | 160 | 0 |
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.