Public water system · VA5009050
ActiveAmherst, Town of
Community water system in Amherst County, Virginia, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
2,231
Service connections
1,170
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-03-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | 27 | 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-07-01 | 52 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-04-01 | 02 | 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2018-01-01 | 03 | 2380 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-01-01 | 03 | 1025 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-01-01 | 03 | 2955 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-01-01 | 03 | 1038 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-01-01 | 03 | 1005 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-01-01 | 03 | 1020 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-01-01 | 03 | 2964 | No | Resolved |
Amherst, Town of: frequently asked questions
Is Amherst, Town of's water safe to drink?
Amherst, Town of is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the VA state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Amherst, Town of?
Amherst, Town of (PWSID VA5009050) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the VA state drinking water program.
How many people does Amherst, Town of serve?
Amherst, Town of reports serving 2,231 people through 1,170 service connections in Amherst County, Virginia.
Where does Amherst, Town of get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Amherst County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Co Service Authority (Acsa) | Amherst | 14,799 | Community | Surface water |
| Greif Riverville | Amherst | 324 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Apple Market | Amherst | 200 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Crossroads Camp | Amherst | 184 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Temperance Elementary School | Amherst | 106 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Lynchburg Nw/Blue Ridge Parkway Koa | Amherst | 103 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |