PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF

PWSID: VA1105500 · Pennington Gap, VA · Serves 1,781 people

Health Violations

PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,781
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Surface Water

PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF (PWSID VA1105500) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 1,781 people in Pennington Gap, VA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Virginia drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including E. coli. Recorded violations span 2025–2025.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Virginia state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
VA1105500
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Pennington Gap, VA
Population Served
1,781
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Jan 4, 2025
E. coli Yes Jan 4, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF water safe to drink?
PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF serve?
PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF serves 1,781 people in Pennington Gap, VA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF have?
PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF has 2 total violations on record spanning 2025–2025. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: E. coli.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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