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RICHLANDS, TOWN OF

Virginia — Community Water System — PWSID: VA1185695

System Information

PWSIDVA1185695
System NameRICHLANDS, TOWN OF
System TypeCommunity Water System
Water SourceSurface Water
Activity StatusActive
Owner TypeLocal
EPA Region03
Serves SchoolNo
WholesalerNo
First ReportedFeb 10, 1979
Last ReportedDec 3, 2025

Location & Contact

StateVirginia
CityRICHLANDS
ZIP Code24641
Address101 Virginia Ave
OrganizationHOLT, RON
Phone276-964-2531

Population & Service

Population Served4,564
Service Connections2,610

Drinking Water Violations (51)

This water system has 51 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.

Begin Date End Date Contaminant Category Health-Based Major Measured Federal MCL State MCL Status Return to Compliance Rule
Jan 1, 2021 Dec 31, 2021 Nitrate-Nitrite MR No Yes — — — Resolved Apr 28, 2021 Nitrate Rule
Jan 1, 2021 Dec 31, 2021 Nitrate-Nitrite MR No Yes — — — Resolved Apr 28, 2021 Nitrate Rule
Jan 1, 2021 Dec 31, 2021 Nitrate-Nitrite MR No Yes — — — Resolved Apr 28, 2021 Nitrate Rule
Jan 1, 2021 Dec 31, 2021 Nitrate-Nitrite MR No Yes — — — Resolved Apr 28, 2021 Nitrate Rule
Jan 16, 2019 — Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR No No — 0.060 mg/L — Resolved Feb 13, 2019 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 16, 2019 — Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR No No — 0.060 mg/L — Resolved Feb 13, 2019 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2018 Sep 30, 2018 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .066 MG/L 0.060 mg/L .06 Resolved Sep 30, 2018 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2018 Sep 30, 2018 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .066 MG/L 0.060 mg/L .06 Resolved Sep 30, 2018 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2018 Sep 30, 2018 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .066 MG/L 0.060 mg/L .06 Resolved Sep 30, 2018 Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Nov 1, 2016 Nov 30, 2016 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON No No — — — Resolved Nov 30, 2016 Revised Total Coliform Rule
Nov 1, 2016 Nov 30, 2016 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON No No — — — Resolved Nov 30, 2016 Revised Total Coliform Rule
Nov 1, 2016 Nov 30, 2016 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON No No — — — Resolved Nov 30, 2016 Revised Total Coliform Rule
Nov 1, 2016 Nov 30, 2016 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON No No — — — Resolved Nov 30, 2016 Revised Total Coliform Rule
Oct 1, 2016 Dec 31, 2016 Chlorine MR No No — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 5, 2016 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2016 Dec 31, 2016 Chlorine MR No No — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 5, 2016 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2016 Dec 31, 2016 Chlorine MR No No — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 5, 2016 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2016 Dec 31, 2016 Chlorine MR No No — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 5, 2016 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2010 Mar 31, 2010 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .062 MG/L 0.060 mg/L .06 Resolved Mar 31, 2010 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2010 Mar 31, 2010 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .062 MG/L 0.060 mg/L .06 Resolved Mar 31, 2010 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2010 Mar 31, 2010 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .062 MG/L 0.060 mg/L .06 Resolved Mar 31, 2010 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2010 Mar 31, 2010 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .062 MG/L 0.060 mg/L .06 Resolved Mar 31, 2010 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2009 Dec 31, 2009 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .064 MG/L 0.060 mg/L .06 Resolved Dec 31, 2009 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2009 Dec 31, 2009 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .064 MG/L 0.060 mg/L .06 Resolved Dec 31, 2009 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2009 Dec 31, 2009 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .064 MG/L 0.060 mg/L .06 Resolved Dec 31, 2009 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2009 Dec 31, 2009 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .064 MG/L 0.060 mg/L .06 Resolved Dec 31, 2009 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jul 1, 2004 Jul 31, 2004 Coliform (TCR) MCL Yes No — 5% of samples — Resolved Jul 31, 2004 Total Coliform Rule
Jul 1, 2004 Jul 31, 2004 Coliform (TCR) MCL Yes No — 5% of samples — Resolved Jul 31, 2004 Total Coliform Rule
Jul 1, 2004 Jul 31, 2004 Coliform (TCR) MCL Yes No — 5% of samples — Resolved Jul 31, 2004 Total Coliform Rule
Jul 1, 2004 Jul 31, 2004 Coliform (TCR) MCL Yes No — 5% of samples — Resolved Jul 31, 2004 Total Coliform Rule
Aug 13, 1996 Aug 13, 2000 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR No Yes — 15 pCi/L — Resolved Aug 13, 2000 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Aug 13, 1996 Aug 13, 2000 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR No Yes — 15 pCi/L — Resolved Aug 13, 2000 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Aug 13, 1996 Aug 13, 2000 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR No Yes — 15 pCi/L — Resolved Aug 13, 2000 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Aug 13, 1996 Aug 13, 2000 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR No Yes — 15 pCi/L — Resolved Aug 13, 2000 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Aug 13, 1996 Aug 13, 2000 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR No Yes — 5 pCi/L — Resolved Aug 13, 2000 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Aug 13, 1996 Aug 13, 2000 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR No Yes — 5 pCi/L — Resolved Aug 13, 2000 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Aug 13, 1996 Aug 13, 2000 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR No Yes — 5 pCi/L — Resolved Aug 13, 2000 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Aug 13, 1996 Aug 13, 2000 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MR No Yes — 5 pCi/L — Resolved Aug 13, 2000 Radionuclides and Revised Rad Rule
Jun 24, 1980 Jun 23, 1981 Fluoride MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Archived Jun 23, 1981 Inorganic Chemicals
Jun 24, 1980 Jun 23, 1981 Chromium MR No Yes — 0.1 mg/L — Archived Jun 23, 1981 Inorganic Chemicals
Jun 24, 1980 Jun 23, 1981 Selenium MR No Yes — 0.05 mg/L — Archived Jun 23, 1981 Inorganic Chemicals
Jun 24, 1980 Jun 23, 1981 Methoxychlor MR No Yes — 0.04 mg/L — Archived Jun 23, 1981 Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Jun 24, 1980 Jun 23, 1981 Mercury MR No Yes — 0.002 mg/L — Archived Jun 23, 1981 Inorganic Chemicals
Jun 24, 1980 Jun 23, 1981 Nitrate MR No Yes — 10 mg/L — Archived Jun 23, 1981 Nitrate Rule
Jun 24, 1980 Jun 23, 1981 2,4-D MR No Yes — 0.07 mg/L — Archived Jun 23, 1981 Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Jun 24, 1980 Jun 23, 1981 Barium MR No Yes — 2 mg/L — Archived Jun 23, 1981 Inorganic Chemicals
Jun 24, 1980 Jun 23, 1981 2,4,5-TP MR No Yes — 0.05 mg/L — Archived Jun 23, 1981 Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Jun 24, 1980 Jun 23, 1981 Endrin MR No Yes — 0.002 mg/L — Archived Jun 23, 1981 Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Jun 24, 1980 Jun 23, 1981 Cadmium MR No Yes — 0.005 mg/L — Archived Jun 23, 1981 Inorganic Chemicals
Jun 24, 1980 Jun 23, 1981 Toxaphene MR No Yes — 0.003 mg/L — Archived Jun 23, 1981 Synthetic Organic Chemicals
Jun 24, 1980 Jun 23, 1981 BHC-GAMMA MR No Yes — 0.0002 mg/L — Archived Jun 23, 1981 Synthetic Organic Chemicals

About This Water System

Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.

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