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CHATHAM, TOWN OF

Virginia — Community Water System — PWSID: VA5143114

System Information

PWSIDVA5143114
System NameCHATHAM, 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
CityCHATHAM
ZIP Code24531
Address16 Court Place
OrganizationBURGESS, SARA
Phone434-432-9515

Population & Service

Population Served2,500
Service Connections952

Drinking Water Violations (183)

This water system has 183 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
Oct 1, 2018 — Lead and Copper Rule MR No No — TT — Resolved Jul 23, 2019 Lead and Copper Rule
Oct 1, 2018 — Lead and Copper Rule MR No No — TT — Resolved Jul 23, 2019 Lead and Copper Rule
Oct 1, 2018 — Lead and Copper Rule MR No No — TT — Resolved Jul 23, 2019 Lead and Copper Rule
Oct 1, 2011 Oct 31, 2011 Coliform (TCR) MCL Yes No — 5% of samples — Resolved Oct 31, 2011 Total Coliform Rule
Oct 1, 2011 Oct 31, 2011 Coliform (TCR) MCL Yes No — 5% of samples — Resolved Oct 31, 2011 Total Coliform Rule
Oct 1, 2011 Oct 31, 2011 Coliform (TCR) MCL Yes No — 5% of samples — Resolved Oct 31, 2011 Total Coliform Rule
Oct 1, 2011 Oct 31, 2011 Coliform (TCR) MCL Yes No — 5% of samples — Resolved Oct 31, 2011 Total Coliform Rule
Oct 1, 2010 Oct 31, 2010 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR No No — — — Resolved Oct 24, 2010 Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Oct 1, 2010 Oct 31, 2010 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR No No — — — Resolved Oct 24, 2010 Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Oct 1, 2010 Dec 31, 2010 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Oct 24, 2010 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2010 Dec 31, 2010 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Oct 24, 2010 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2010 Oct 31, 2010 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR No No — — — Resolved Oct 24, 2010 Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Oct 1, 2010 Dec 31, 2010 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Oct 24, 2010 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2010 Dec 31, 2010 Chlorine MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Oct 24, 2010 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2010 Oct 31, 2010 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MR No No — — — Resolved Oct 24, 2010 Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Jan 1, 2006 Jan 31, 2006 Coliform (TCR) MR No No — 5% of samples — Resolved Jan 31, 2006 Total Coliform Rule
Jan 1, 2006 Jan 31, 2006 Coliform (TCR) MR No No — 5% of samples — Resolved Jan 31, 2006 Total Coliform Rule
Jan 1, 2006 Jan 31, 2006 Coliform (TCR) MR No No — 5% of samples — Resolved Jan 31, 2006 Total Coliform Rule
Jan 1, 2006 Jan 31, 2006 Coliform (TCR) MR No No — 5% of samples — Resolved Jan 31, 2006 Total Coliform Rule
Apr 1, 2005 Jun 30, 2005 TTHM MCL Yes No .083 0.080 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2005 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2005 Jun 30, 2005 TTHM MCL Yes No .083 0.080 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2005 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2005 Jun 30, 2005 TTHM MCL Yes No .083 0.080 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2005 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2005 Jun 30, 2005 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .069 0.060 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2005 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2005 Jun 30, 2005 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .069 0.060 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2005 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2005 Jun 30, 2005 TTHM MCL Yes No .083 0.080 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2005 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2005 Jun 30, 2005 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .069 0.060 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2005 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Apr 1, 2005 Jun 30, 2005 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .069 0.060 mg/L — Resolved Jun 30, 2005 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2005 Mar 31, 2005 TTHM MCL Yes No .089 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Mar 31, 2005 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2005 Mar 31, 2005 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .079 0.060 mg/L .06 Resolved Mar 31, 2005 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2005 Mar 31, 2005 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .079 0.060 mg/L .06 Resolved Mar 31, 2005 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2005 Mar 31, 2005 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .079 0.060 mg/L .06 Resolved Mar 31, 2005 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2005 Mar 31, 2005 TTHM MCL Yes No .089 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Mar 31, 2005 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2005 Mar 31, 2005 TTHM MCL Yes No .089 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Mar 31, 2005 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2005 Mar 31, 2005 TTHM MCL Yes No .089 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Mar 31, 2005 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2005 Mar 31, 2005 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .079 0.060 mg/L .06 Resolved Mar 31, 2005 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2004 Dec 31, 2004 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .079 0.060 mg/L .06 Resolved Dec 31, 2004 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2004 Dec 31, 2004 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .079 0.060 mg/L .06 Resolved Dec 31, 2004 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2004 Dec 31, 2004 TTHM MCL Yes No .086 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Dec 31, 2004 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2004 Dec 31, 2004 TTHM MCL Yes No .086 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Dec 31, 2004 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2004 Dec 31, 2004 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .079 0.060 mg/L .06 Resolved Dec 31, 2004 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2004 Dec 31, 2004 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Yes No .079 0.060 mg/L .06 Resolved Dec 31, 2004 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2004 Dec 31, 2004 TTHM MCL Yes No .086 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Dec 31, 2004 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Oct 1, 2004 Dec 31, 2004 TTHM MCL Yes No .086 0.080 mg/L .08 Resolved Dec 31, 2004 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Jan 1, 2001 Dec 31, 2001 o-Dichlorobenzene MR No Yes — 0.6 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2001 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2001 Dec 31, 2001 Fluoride MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2001 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2001 Dec 31, 2001 Fluoride MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2001 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2001 Dec 31, 2001 Fluoride MR No Yes — 4.0 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2001 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2001 Dec 31, 2001 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR No Yes — 0.07 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2001 Volatile Organic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2001 Dec 31, 2001 Antimony, Total MR No Yes — 0.006 mg/L — Resolved Dec 31, 2001 Inorganic Chemicals
Jan 1, 2001 Dec 31, 2001 Nickel MR No Yes — — — Resolved Dec 31, 2001 Inorganic Chemicals

About This Water System

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