Water Quality: Rescue, VA
1 water system • 203 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Rescue is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 203 people, and has 279 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 277 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Rescue's violation count is 422% above the national average for Virginia. Contaminants associated with violations include Lead.
Contaminants Found
Causes neurological damage, developmental delays in children, and kidney damage in adults even at low exposure levels.
Common source: Old plumbing pipes, lead solder, brass fixtures
EPA limit: Action Level: 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Rescue
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESCUE WATERWORKS | VA3093400 | Groundwater | 203 | 279 |
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.