Is CAPE CHARLES, TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. CAPE CHARLES, 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 CAPE CHARLES, TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

CAPE CHARLES, 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.

HOPEWELL, VA · Northampton County

CAPE CHARLES, TOWN OF Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

CAPE CHARLES, 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 CAPE CHARLES, 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): VA3131120
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 3,740
Service connections: 1,383
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

CAPE CHARLES, TOWN OF is one of 107 community water systems in Virginia in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 3,740 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 8 entries between 1992 and 2015, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2015.

None of the 8 are monitoring or reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset; these involve water-quality, treatment, or public-notice findings instead. The record involves the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule, the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule, and the Total Coliform Rules.

Violation history

Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
January 1, 2015 – March 31, 2015
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
October 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
April 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
October 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
July 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
April 1, 2010 – June 30, 2010
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1992 – August 31, 1992
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 1, 2015 – March 31, 2015	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Resolved
April 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Resolved
July 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Resolved
April 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Resolved
April 1, 2010 – June 30, 2010	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Resolved
August 1, 1992 – August 31, 1992	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived

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

Enforcement actions

May 12, 2015State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
May 12, 2015State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
December 3, 2014State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
May 23, 2013State Formal Notice of Violation issued6 linked violations
May 23, 2013State Public Notification received4 linked violations
February 16, 2012State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
February 16, 2012State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
September 26, 2011State Public Notification received4 linked violations
August 24, 2011State Formal Notice of Violation issued5 linked violations
July 28, 2011State Public Notification received6 linked violations
May 12, 2011State Public Notification received3 linked violations
April 11, 2011State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
April 11, 2011State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
November 9, 2010State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 6, 2010State Public Notification received1 linked violation
July 8, 2010State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
September 24, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
September 24, 1992State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
September 11, 1991Federal issued Formal Notice of Violationgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record

Common questions

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

VOLK, CHRISTIAN J.

804-446-9809

HOPEWELL, VA 23860