Water Quality: Ruckersville, VA
1 water system • 8,500 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Ruckersville is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 8,500 people, and has 57 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Ruckersville's violation count is 7% above the national average for Virginia. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine.
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)
Water Systems Serving Ruckersville
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREENE COUNTY WATER & SEWER | VA2079625 | Surface Water | 8,500 | 57 |
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.