Water Quality: Smithfield, VA
5 water systems • 8,791 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Smithfield is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 8,791 people, and has 191 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 155 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Smithfield's violation count is 257% above the national average for Virginia. Contaminants associated with violations include E. coli, Lead.
Contaminants Found
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)
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 Smithfield
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMITHFIELD, TOWN OF | VA3093640 | Groundwater | 8,089 | 0 |
| WRENNS MILL ESTATES | VA3093915 | Groundwater | 372 | 4 |
| OWENS SUBDIVISION | VA3093380 | Groundwater | 116 | 13 |
| HEARN`S MOBILE HOME COURT | VA3093306 | Groundwater | 110 | 28 |
| DEER RUN | VA3093210 | Groundwater | 104 | 146 |
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.