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Non-Transient Non-Community Water System · PWS VA6177405

Spotsy Co Hs (Incl Post Oak MS)

Spotsylvania, Virginia 22553 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 2,000 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

2,000
People served
96
EPA violations
3
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 96 drinking-water violations at Spotsy Co Hs (Incl Post Oak MS), 3% of them health-based - above the Virginia per-system average.

96
Total EPA violations on record
3%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
2,000
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Spotsy Co Hs (Incl Post Oak MS)

Spotsy Co Hs (Incl Post Oak MS) is a local-owned non-transient non-community water system that delivers drinking water to 2,000 residents in Spotsylvania, Virginia (Spotsylvania County) through 2 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 96 total violations for this system , of which 3 (3%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 91 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2020.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene, recorded in 4 violations (MR). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across Virginia, EPA tracks 2,821 public water systems serving 7,911,199 people, with 146,670 cumulative violations and 25,642 health-based violations on record. About 90% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 52 violations. Statewide, 70 of 171 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (40.9%).

Spotsy Co Hs (Incl Post Oak MS)'s 96 violations sit above the Virginia average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
2,000
Total Violations
96
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Non-Transient Non-Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
2
County
Spotsylvania
School/Daycare
Yes
MCL Violations
3
Monitoring Violations
91
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 4 2020
Xylenes, Total MR 4 2020
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 4 2020
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 4 2020
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 4 2020
1,2-Dichloropropane MR 4 2020
Tetrachloroethylene MR 4 2020
CHLOROBENZENE MR 4 2020
Toluene MR 4 2020
Ethylbenzene MR 4 2020
Styrene MR 4 2020
Trichloroethylene MR 4 2020
Benzene MR 4 2020
DICHLOROMETHANE MR 4 2020
Carbon tetrachloride MR 4 2020
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene MR 4 2020
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 4 2020
1,1,2-Trichloroethane MR 4 2020
Vinyl chloride MR 4 2020
o-Dichlorobenzene MR 4 2020
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 4 2020
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 4 2020
Lead and Copper Rule MR 3 2019
Coliform (TCR) MCL 3 1994

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 58 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFBS 7/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/25/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/25/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/25/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/25/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 7/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 7/25/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 7/25/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 7/25/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 7/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 7/25/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/25/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 7/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/25/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/25/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/25/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 7/25/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 7/25/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/25/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/25/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/25/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/25/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 1/23/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 1/23/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 1/23/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 1/23/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 1/23/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 1/23/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 1/23/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 1/23/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 1/23/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 1/23/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 1/23/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 1/23/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 1/23/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 1/23/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 1/23/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 1/23/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 1/23/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 1/23/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 1/23/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 1/23/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 1/23/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Spotsy Co Hs (Incl Post Oak MS).

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID VA6177405 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Virginia Drinking Water Authority

Virginia Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Spotsy Co Hs (Incl Post Oak MS) under EPA-delegated authority.

Open VA regulator portal

Source: Virginia Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2020 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 4 SDWIS / VA6177405 / 2380
2020 Xylenes, Total MR 4 SDWIS / VA6177405 / 2955
2020 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene MR 4 SDWIS / VA6177405 / 2979
2020 1,2-Dichloroethane MR 4 SDWIS / VA6177405 / 2980
2020 1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 4 SDWIS / VA6177405 / 2981
2020 1,2-Dichloropropane MR 4 SDWIS / VA6177405 / 2983
2020 Tetrachloroethylene MR 4 SDWIS / VA6177405 / 2987
2020 CHLOROBENZENE MR 4 SDWIS / VA6177405 / 2989
2020 Toluene MR 4 SDWIS / VA6177405 / 2991
2020 Ethylbenzene MR 4 SDWIS / VA6177405 / 2992
2020 Styrene MR 4 SDWIS / VA6177405 / 2996
2020 Trichloroethylene MR 4 SDWIS / VA6177405 / 2984
2020 Benzene MR 4 SDWIS / VA6177405 / 2990
2020 DICHLOROMETHANE MR 4 SDWIS / VA6177405 / 2964
2020 Carbon tetrachloride MR 4 SDWIS / VA6177405 / 2982

How Spotsy Co Hs (Incl Post Oak MS) Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Spotsy Co Hs (Incl Post Oak MS) Virginia avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 96 52 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 3 9.1 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 40.9% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 2,000 2,804 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 2,821 regulated public water systems in Virginia.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spotsy Co Hs (Incl Post Oak MS) water safe to drink?
Spotsy Co Hs (Incl Post Oak MS) (PWS ID: VA6177405) has 96 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 2,000 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Spotsy Co Hs (Incl Post Oak MS) serve?
Spotsy Co Hs (Incl Post Oak MS) serves 2,000 people in Spotsylvania, Virginia. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 2 service connections.
What type of violations does Spotsy Co Hs (Incl Post Oak MS) have?
Spotsy Co Hs (Incl Post Oak MS) has 96 total violations: 3 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 91 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Spotsy Co Hs (Incl Post Oak MS) water?
No. Spotsy Co Hs (Incl Post Oak MS) was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Spotsy Co Hs (Incl Post Oak MS) use?
Spotsy Co Hs (Incl Post Oak MS) uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Non-Transient Non-Community Water System, serving the same people for at least 6 months per year.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.