BVU AUTHORITY
Virginia — Community Water System — PWSID: VA1520070
System Information
| PWSID | VA1520070 |
| System Name | BVU AUTHORITY |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Water Source | Surface Water |
| Activity Status | Active |
| Owner Type | Local |
| EPA Region | 03 |
| Serves School | No |
| Wholesaler | No |
| First Reported | Jan 21, 1982 |
| Last Reported | Dec 3, 2025 |
Location & Contact
| State | Virginia |
| City | BRISTOL |
| ZIP Code | 24203-8100 |
| Address | 15022 Lee Highway |
| Organization | BOWMAN, DONALD |
| Phone | 276-645-8701 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 20,000 |
| Service Connections | 7,100 |
Drinking Water Violations (24)
This water system has 24 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 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Feb 11, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Jan 1, 2021 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Feb 11, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Oct 1, 2017 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Feb 1, 2018 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Oct 1, 2017 | — | Lead and Copper Rule | MR | No | No | — | TT | — | Resolved | Feb 1, 2018 | Lead and Copper Rule |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 30, 2017 | E. COLI | MR | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2017 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 30, 2017 | E. COLI | MR | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2017 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 30, 2017 | E. COLI | MR | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2017 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 30, 2017 | E. COLI | MR | No | No | — | — | — | Resolved | Sep 30, 2017 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule |
| Jul 1, 2001 | Sep 26, 2001 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | Yes | — | — | — | Resolved | Sep 26, 2001 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jul 1, 2001 | Sep 26, 2001 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Other | No | Yes | — | — | — | Resolved | Sep 26, 2001 | Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jun 24, 1980 | Jun 23, 1981 | Arsenic | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.010 mg/L | — | Archived | Jun 23, 1981 | Arsenic Rule |
| 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-D | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.07 mg/L | — | Archived | Jun 23, 1981 | Synthetic Organic 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 | Chromium | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.1 mg/L | — | Archived | Jun 23, 1981 | Inorganic 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 | BHC-GAMMA | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.0002 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 | Methoxychlor | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.04 mg/L | — | Archived | Jun 23, 1981 | Synthetic Organic 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 | Fluoride | MR | No | Yes | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Archived | Jun 23, 1981 | Inorganic 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 | 2,4,5-TP | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.05 mg/L | — | Archived | Jun 23, 1981 | Synthetic Organic Chemicals |
| Jun 24, 1980 | Jun 23, 1981 | Selenium | MR | No | Yes | — | 0.05 mg/L | — | Archived | Jun 23, 1981 | Inorganic 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.