Water Quality: Wise, VA
4 water systems • 21,319 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Wise is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 21,319 people, and has 16 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 11 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Wise's violation count is 70% below the national average for Virginia. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
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)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
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 Wise
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WISE COUNTY REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM | VA1195900 | Surface Water | 11,500 | 3 |
| WISE, TOWN OF | VA1195950 | Surface Water | 6,375 | 1 |
| WCPSA-POUND | VA1195650 | Surface Water | 2,501 | 7 |
| BOLD CAMP | VA1195640 | Surface Water | 943 | 5 |
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.