Water Quality: Lebanon, VA
10 water systems • 15,772 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Lebanon is served by 10 public water systems with a combined service population of 15,772 people, and has 101 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 4 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Lebanon's violation count is 89% above the national average for Virginia. Contaminants associated with violations include Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Lebanon
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLEWOOD - RCPSA | VA1167050 | Surface Water | 5,565 | 7 |
| LEBANON, TOWN OF | VA1167455 | Surface Water | 3,458 | 2 |
| SWORDS CREEK - RCPSA | VA1167900 | Surface Water | 3,233 | 8 |
| BELFAST - RCPSA | VA1167051 | Surface Water | 1,575 | 16 |
| HANSONVILLE - RCPSA | VA1167275 | Surface Water | 1,048 | 23 |
| NEW GARDEN/FINNEY - RCPSA | VA1167540 | Groundwater | 375 | 15 |
| CENTENNIAL HEIGHTS | VA1051092 | Surface Water | 220 | 6 |
| THOMPSON CREEK - RCPSA | VA1167814 | Groundwater | 125 | 12 |
| FINCASTLE ESTATES - RCPSA | VA1167200 | Surface Water | 113 | 10 |
| GLADE HOLLOW - RCPSA | VA1167240 | Surface Water | 60 | 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.