WCPSA-POUND

PWSID: VA1195650 · Wise, VA · Serves 2,501 people

Health Violations

WCPSA-POUND has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,501
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Surface Water

WCPSA-POUND (PWSID VA1195650) 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 2,501 people in Wise, VA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Virginia drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 4 total violations, with 4 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chlorine. Recorded violations span 2017–2020.

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)
VA1195650
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Wise, VA
Population Served
2,501
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 3
Chlorine 1 1

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
Chlorine Yes Dec 1, 2020
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2018
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2017
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WCPSA-POUND water safe to drink?
WCPSA-POUND has 4 health-based violations out of 4 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 WCPSA-POUND serve?
WCPSA-POUND serves 2,501 people in Wise, VA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WCPSA-POUND have?
WCPSA-POUND has 4 total violations on record spanning 2017–2020. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WCPSA-POUND water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chlorine.

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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