Water Quality: Lynchburg, VA
8 water systems • 105,929 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Lynchburg is served by 8 public water systems with a combined service population of 105,929 people, and has 55 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Lynchburg's violation count is roughly in line with the national average for Virginia. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts.
Contaminants Found
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 Lynchburg
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYNCHBURG, CITY OF | VA5680200 | Surface Water | 80,995 | 0 |
| CAMPBELL COUNTY CENTRAL SYSTEM | VA5031150 | Surface Water | 21,761 | 0 |
| CAMPBELL COUNTY EAST SYSTEM | VA5031170 | Surface Water | 2,505 | 1 |
| 501 TRAILER COURT | VA5031980 | Groundwater | 290 | 11 |
| MOUNTAIN REST ESTATES | VA5031690 | Groundwater | 150 | 1 |
| WOODLAND MOBILE HOME PARK | VA5009065 | Groundwater | 98 | 4 |
| LOCUST GARDENS MHP | VA5031575 | Groundwater | 90 | 37 |
| SHADY REST MOBILE HOME PARK | VA2163825 | Groundwater | 40 | 1 |
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.