Public water system · VA1173010
ActivePoor Valley
Community water system in Smyth County, Virginia, drawing primarily on purchased groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
163
Service connections
50
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2015-01-01 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 1993-06-01 | 26 | 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1979-06-24 | 03 | 1040 | No | Archived |
Poor Valley: frequently asked questions
Is Poor Valley's water safe to drink?
Poor Valley 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 Poor Valley?
Poor Valley (PWSID VA1173010) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the VA state drinking water program.
How many people does Poor Valley serve?
Poor Valley reports serving 163 people through 50 service connections in Smyth County, Virginia.
Where does Poor Valley get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased groundwater.
Other water systems in Smyth County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion, Town of | Smyth | 8,500 | Community | Surface water |
| Chilhowie, Town of | Smyth | 4,625 | Community | Purchased groundwater under influence |
| Thomas Bridge Water Corp | Smyth | 3,500 | Community | Surface water |
| Saltville, Town of | Smyth | 2,204 | Community | Groundwater |
| Watsons Gap Water System | Smyth | 1,892 | Community | Groundwater |
| Rye Valley Water Authority | Smyth | 1,276 | Community | Groundwater under influence of surface water |