Martinsville Water Quality

Virginia

Health Violations

The tap water in Martinsville, Virginia is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 13,700 people. 4 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2019. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
13,700
Population Served
4
Total Violations
4
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Martinsville, Virginia is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 13,700 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Martinsville shows 4 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 4 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 2950, 0400. 10 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Virginia drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
MARTINSVILLE, CITY OF 13,600 2 Health
MOUNTAIN VISTA VILLAGE 100 2 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
2950 2019-01-01
2950 2018-10-01
0400 2004-02-15
0400 2003-02-16

TRI Facilities in Martinsville

Facility Total Releases
Rti Martinsville Inc 270.6K lbs
Eastman Performance Films LLC 108.6K lbs
Bassett Plant 11 76.0K lbs
Monogram Snacks Martinsville LLC 17.2K lbs
Pine Products Inc 3.4K lbs
Virginia Mirror LLC 2.4K lbs
Mehler Engineered Products 1.3K lbs
Ferratex Solutions LLC 64 lbs
Quikrete - Martinsville Va Plant 1 lbs
Nationwide Homes Inc. 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Martinsville, Virginia water safe to drink?
Martinsville is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 13,700 people. 4 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Martinsville have?
Martinsville water systems have a total of 4 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 4 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Martinsville water?
Health-based violations for Martinsville water systems include the following contaminants: 2950, 0400. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Martinsville?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Martinsville, Virginia, collectively covering approximately 13,700 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Martinsville get its drinking water?
Martinsville's water supply comes from 2 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Martinsville?
Yes, 10 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Martinsville, Virginia, reporting a combined 479.4K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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