Public water system · VA2005095
ActiveCherokee
At a glance
Cherokee (PWSID VA2005095) is an active community water system in Alleghany County, Virginia. It reports serving 504 people through 167 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
504
Service connections
167
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Cherokee compare with other water systems in Alleghany County?
By EPA's size categories, Cherokee is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Alleghany County has 16 active public water systems. Its population served is about 43% below the county average of 885 people per system, and accounts for 3.6% of the 14,153 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Virginia, the 2,420 active systems average 3,122 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Cherokee is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Virginia has 844 active community water systems, 35% of the state's 2,420 active systems. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 162 Virginia systems (6.7%) list purchased surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Cherokee?
EPA lists Cherokee as owned by a local government. The VA state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 9 of the 16 active systems in Alleghany County (56%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Cherokee have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for Cherokee. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Cherokee: frequently asked questions
Who runs Cherokee?
Cherokee (PWSID VA2005095) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the VA state drinking water program.
How many people does Cherokee serve?
Cherokee reports serving 504 people through 167 service connections in Alleghany County, Virginia.
Where does Cherokee get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does Cherokee have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Cherokee's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the VA state drinking water program.
Where can I find Cherokee's water quality report?
As a community water system, Cherokee must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Alleghany County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Forge, Town of | Alleghany | 3,884 | Community | Surface water |
| Pounding Mill | Alleghany | 1,965 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Selma / Low Moor / Valley Ridge | Alleghany | 1,884 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Cliftondale Park/ Wilson Creek/ Sharon | Alleghany | 1,860 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Intervale/Clearwater Park | Alleghany | 1,332 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Rosedale/Callaghan | Alleghany | 858 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Cherokee, PWSID VA2005095, Virginia”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/virginia/cherokee-va2005095 (data as of October 1, 2026).