Is PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. PENNINGTON GAP, 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 PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

PENNINGTON GAP, 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.

PENNINGTON GAP, VA · Lee County

PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

PENNINGTON GAP, 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 PENNINGTON GAP, 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): VA1105500
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 1,781
Service connections: 972
Ownership: local government
Water source: surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF is one of 391 community water systems in Virginia in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,781 people from surface water.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 18 entries between 1980 and 2025, all of which EPA lists as closed.

Of the 18, 16 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, inorganic chemicals, and synthetic organic chemicals.

Violation history

Treatment Technique, Level 1 Assessment (RTCR)
Health-based
Revised Total Coliform Rule
January 4, 2025 – January 30, 2025
Resolved
Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)
—
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
April 1, 2017 – April 30, 2017
Resolved
Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)
—
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
March 1, 2017 – March 31, 2017
Resolved
Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)
—
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
November 1, 2016 – November 30, 2016
Resolved
Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)
—
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
October 1, 2016 – October 31, 2016
Resolved
Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)
—
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
December 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
June 1, 2006 – June 30, 2006
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
January 1, 2001 – March 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4-D
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Arsenic
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4,5-TP
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Cadmium
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Mercury
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
BHC-GAMMA
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Methoxychlor
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Toxaphene
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
Archived

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 4, 2025 – January 30, 2025	Treatment Technique, Level 1 Assessment (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-based	Resolved
April 1, 2017 – April 30, 2017	Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
March 1, 2017 – March 31, 2017	Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
November 1, 2016 – November 30, 2016	Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2016 – October 31, 2016	Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
December 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011	Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
June 1, 2006 – June 30, 2006	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 2001 – March 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	2,4-D	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Arsenic	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	2,4,5-TP	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Cadmium	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Mercury	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	BHC-GAMMA	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Methoxychlor	—	Archived
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981	Monitoring, Regular	Toxaphene	—	Archived

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

Enforcement actions

January 27, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued33 linked violations
January 27, 2025State Formal Notice of Violation issued3 linked violations
July 7, 2017State Public Notification received4 linked violations
May 26, 2017State Compliance achieved23 linked violations
May 26, 2017State Compliance achieved23 linked violations
July 2, 2012State Public Notification received2 linked violations

Common questions

Is PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. PENNINGTON GAP, 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 PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does PENNINGTON GAP, TOWN OF have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for PENNINGTON GAP, 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

HARLESS, KEITH

276-546-1177

PENNINGTON GAP, VA 24277-1612