Is RICH CREEK, TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. RICH CREEK, TOWN OF is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.

When is RICH CREEK, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

RICH CREEK, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

What is a Consumer Confidence Report?

A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

RICH CREEK, VA · Giles County

RICH CREEK, TOWN OF Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

RICH CREEK, TOWN OF must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for RICH CREEK, TOWN OF.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Virginia’s official records. Always confirm current status with Virginia before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID): VA1071700
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 960
Service connections: 435
Ownership: local government
Water source: surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

RICH CREEK, TOWN OF is one of 391 community water systems in Virginia in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 960 people from surface water.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 48 entries between 1995 and 2024, all of which EPA lists as closed.

Of the 48, 14 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Surface Water Treatment Rules, volatile organic chemicals, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.

Violation history

Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2020 – August 4, 2021
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine (IDSE)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine (IDSE)
—
TTHM
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Styrene
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Benzene
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
CHLOROBENZENE
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,2-Dichloropropane
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Carbon tetrachloride
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2001 – August 6, 2001
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
August 1, 1999 – August 31, 1999
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
June 1, 1999 – June 30, 1999
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
April 1, 1999 – April 30, 1999
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
March 1, 1999 – March 31, 1999
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
January 1, 1999 – January 31, 1999
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
December 1, 1998 – December 31, 1998
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
November 1, 1998 – November 30, 1998
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
June 1, 1998 – June 30, 1998
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
May 1, 1998 – May 31, 1998
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
November 1, 1997 – November 30, 1997
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
October 1, 1997 – October 31, 1997
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
September 1, 1997 – September 30, 1997
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
August 1, 1997 – August 31, 1997
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
July 1, 1997 – July 31, 1997
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
June 1, 1997 – June 30, 1997
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
April 1, 1997 – April 30, 1997
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
February 1, 1997 – February 28, 1997
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
January 1, 1997 – January 31, 1997
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
December 1, 1996 – December 31, 1996
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
November 1, 1996 – November 30, 1996
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
September 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1996 – August 31, 1996
Archived
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
August 1, 1996 – August 31, 1996
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
July 1, 1996 – July 31, 1996
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
June 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
May 1, 1996 – May 31, 1996
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
April 1, 1996 – April 30, 1996
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
March 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
January 1, 1996 – January 31, 1996
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
December 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
November 1, 1995 – November 30, 1995
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
September 1, 1995 – September 30, 1995
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
August 1, 1995 – August 31, 1995
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
July 1, 1995 – July 31, 1995
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
October 1, 2020 – August 4, 2021	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020	Monitoring, Routine (IDSE)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020	Monitoring, Routine (IDSE)	TTHM	—	Resolved
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002	Monitoring, Regular	1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002	Monitoring, Regular	1,1,1-Trichloroethane	—	Resolved
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002	Monitoring, Regular	Styrene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002	Monitoring, Regular	Benzene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002	Monitoring, Regular	CHLOROBENZENE	—	Resolved
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-Dichloropropane	—	Resolved
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002	Monitoring, Regular	Carbon tetrachloride	—	Resolved
July 1, 2001 – August 6, 2001	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
August 1, 1999 – August 31, 1999	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
June 1, 1999 – June 30, 1999	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
April 1, 1999 – April 30, 1999	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
March 1, 1999 – March 31, 1999	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – January 31, 1999	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
December 1, 1998 – December 31, 1998	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
November 1, 1998 – November 30, 1998	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
June 1, 1998 – June 30, 1998	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
May 1, 1998 – May 31, 1998	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
November 1, 1997 – November 30, 1997	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 1997 – October 31, 1997	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
September 1, 1997 – September 30, 1997	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
August 1, 1997 – August 31, 1997	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
July 1, 1997 – July 31, 1997	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
June 1, 1997 – June 30, 1997	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
April 1, 1997 – April 30, 1997	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
February 1, 1997 – February 28, 1997	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 1997 – January 31, 1997	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
December 1, 1996 – December 31, 1996	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
November 1, 1996 – November 30, 1996	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
September 1, 1996 – September 30, 1996	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
August 1, 1996 – August 31, 1996	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
August 1, 1996 – August 31, 1996	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
July 1, 1996 – July 31, 1996	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
June 1, 1996 – June 30, 1996	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
May 1, 1996 – May 31, 1996	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
April 1, 1996 – April 30, 1996	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
March 1, 1996 – March 31, 1996	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 1996 – January 31, 1996	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
December 1, 1995 – December 31, 1995	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
November 1, 1995 – November 30, 1995	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
September 1, 1995 – September 30, 1995	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
August 1, 1995 – August 31, 1995	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
July 1, 1995 – July 31, 1995	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Enforcement actions

August 18, 2025State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
October 31, 2024State Public Notification received2 linked violations
October 25, 2024State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
October 25, 2024State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
June 29, 2021State Public Notification received1 linked violation
June 29, 2021State Public Notification received1 linked violation
June 29, 2021State Public Notification received1 linked violation
January 29, 2021State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 11, 2021State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
December 8, 2020State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
December 8, 2020State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
November 10, 2020State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
May 19, 2003State Compliance achieved27 linked violations
May 6, 2003State Formal Notice of Violation issued37 linked violations
August 2, 2001State Formal Notice of Violation issued4 linked violations

Common questions

Is RICH CREEK, TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. RICH CREEK, TOWN OF is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is RICH CREEK, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: RICH CREEK, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does RICH CREEK, TOWN OF have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for RICH CREEK, TOWN OF.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?: A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

Contact

COX, RICHARD

304-920-5103

RICH CREEK, VA 24147