Is NEWSOMS TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. NEWSOMS 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 NEWSOMS TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

NEWSOMS 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.

COURTLAND, VA · Southampton County

NEWSOMS TOWN OF Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

NEWSOMS 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 NEWSOMS 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): VA3175500
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 550
Service connections: 222
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

NEWSOMS TOWN OF is one of 391 community water systems in Virginia in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 550 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 7 entries between 1991 and 2002, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2002.

Of the 7, 4 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 Total Coliform Rules.

Violation history

Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 2002 – July 31, 2002
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
January 1, 1996 – January 31, 1996
Archived
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
September 1, 1991 – September 30, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
September 1, 1991 – September 30, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1991 – August 31, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 1991 – July 31, 1991
Archived
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
January 1, 1991 – January 31, 1991
Archived

Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
July 1, 2002 – July 31, 2002	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
January 1, 1996 – January 31, 1996	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
September 1, 1991 – September 30, 1991	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Archived
September 1, 1991 – September 30, 1991	Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
August 1, 1991 – August 31, 1991	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
July 1, 1991 – July 31, 1991	Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
January 1, 1991 – January 31, 1991	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived

Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Enforcement actions

September 19, 2011State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
March 23, 2011State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
October 18, 2002State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
October 18, 2002State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
May 29, 1996State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
May 29, 1996State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
March 7, 1996State Public Notification received4 linked violations
February 22, 1996State Violation/Reminder Notice4 linked violations
February 22, 1996State Public Notification requested16 linked violations
September 30, 1991Federal issued Formal Notice of Violationgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record

Common questions

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

THROWER, BRIAN S

757-653-3015

COURTLAND, VA 23837