Town of Altavista (VA) Water Quality

Town of Altavista is a small public water system in EPA region 3 that provides tap water for the 24517 zip codes. It has 8 facilities where the water supply was tested for 50 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

The maximum reported level of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) was 35 µg/L. The maximum reported level of Manganese was 2.6 µg/L. There were 2 contamintants found in the Town of Altavista water supply at levels that were above the minimum reporting level.

Contaminants

1-butanol (12)

11-chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (12)

1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (12)

2-methoxyethanol (12)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) (12)

4,8-dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (12)

9-chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanonane-1-sulfonic acid (12)

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane (12)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (12)

chlorpyrifos (12)

dimethipin (12)

ethoprop (12)

Germanium (12)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) (8)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) (8)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) (8)

hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (GenX) (12)

lithium (12)

Manganese (12)

N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (12)

nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (12)

o-toluidine (12)

oxyfluorfen (12)

perfluoro(2-ethoxyethane)sulfonic acid (12)

perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (12)

perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (12)

perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluorobutanoic acid (12)

perfluorodecanoic acid (12)

perfluorododecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoroheptanoic acid (12)

perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluorohexanoic acid (12)

perfluorononanoic acid (12)

perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluorooctanoic acid (12)

perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (12)

perfluoropentanoic acid (12)

perfluorotetradecanoic acid (12)

perfluorotridecanoic acid (12)

perfluoroundecanoic acid (12)

profenofos (12)

quinoline (12)

tebuconazole (12)

Total Permethrin (12)

tribufos (12)

Sampling Facilities

ALTAVISTA, TOWN OF
Surface Water (SW)

MCMINNIS - FINISHEDEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

ALTAVISTA, TOWN OF
Surface Water (SW)

REYNOLDS - FINISHEDEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

ALTAVISTA, TOWN OF
Surface Water (SW)

SWTP - FINISHEDEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Treatment Plant
Surface Water (SW)

Water Treatment PlantEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Sampling Station 1
Ground Water (GW)

Woodland Ave. Sample StationEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Sampling Station 2
Ground Water (GW)

Reynolds SpringEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Connection
Surface Water (SW)

Exxon Sample StationEntry Point to the Distribution System (EP)

Distribution System
Multiple Sources (MX)

112 Chimney Ridge CourtDistribution System (DS)
Exxon Station Sample StationDistribution System (DS)

FAQ

Is Town of Altavista tap water safe to drink?

When was Town of Altavista last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken on October 25th, 2023.