Bedford Regional Water Authority (brwa) serves 38,794 people from surface water. 32 results are on record. Copper (90th percentile) is above its federal limit; everything else measured is within its reference or not detected.
From the utility's inventory reported to EPA (2026Q2). Look up your address with the utility.
Compliance
2health-based violations in the last 10 years
From EPA SDWIS. Counted once per contaminant per year, as in the Track record score.
Not in this recordDisinfection by-products weren't monitored in this dataset
No result is not a pass. Your utility's annual water quality report may list them, and a certified lab test covers your own tap.
A federal limit (an MCL or action level) is an enforceable legal cap; a health goal is often stricter. Meeting the limit is a compliance fact, not a health clearance, and PurityMap publishes no overall compliance verdict.
What you can do
Test first, then treat what was found
01 · TestTest your own tap
Plumbing inside a home can add lead that the system record can't show. A tap test tells you what reaches your glass.
Each card names which of this system’s findings its current certification covers, and which it doesn’t.
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Water Pitcher
Brita Elite Water Filter Pitcher
✓Lead: eligible, evidence match
–Not established: Copper (90th percentile)
Not suitable for (3)
Treating every tap in the home
A whole-home hard-water or scale problem
All PFAS: its evidence covers only the compounds it names
BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA) reported 5 lead service lines to replace in EPA’s inventory (2026Q2). Many utilities replace these lines for free or share the cost. Ask BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA) whether your home’s line is on its list before you pay anyone.
Local help
Think your plumbing may be adding lead?
Call to be connected with a local plumbing provider about lead service lines, repiping or fixture replacement.
Who does BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA) serve?
BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA) (PWS ID VA5019052) is a public water system serving 38,794 people in Bedford (brwa), Virginia.
Where does BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA) get its water?
BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA) is on record as drawing from surface water. The source shapes which contaminants matter most for this system.
What does BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA)'s monitoring record show?
PurityMap's record for BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA) holds 32 findings: 1 above a reference, 1 detected within the reference and 30 not detected, from 32 evidence records. Every finding links to its source; a substance that was never monitored is shown as pending, not as a pass.
Is BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA)'s water safe to drink?
PurityMap does not issue a safety verdict. It publishes BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA)'s measured results against each contaminant's benchmark so you can read them in context. Safety depends on the specific finding, your plumbing, and how the water reaches your tap.
How current is this BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA) data?
The latest published record for BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA) is dated 2026-10-15. Utilities report on regulatory cycles, so results reflect the monitoring period rather than a live reading.
Does this assessment represent my home's tap water?
No. It is assessed at the water-system level from BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA)'s own monitoring. It does not cover the service line to your building or the plumbing inside it, which can add lead and other metals after the water leaves the system. A tap test is the way to know what reaches your glass.
What contaminants were detected in BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA)?
Copper (90th percentile) and Lead (90th percentile) were detected in this record. Each finding shows its measured value, its reference and its source on this page.
What should I do if I'm concerned about lead in BEDFORD REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (BRWA)'s water?
Start with what the record shows: the lead findings above list each measured value against its reference. This record cannot show your home's plumbing, so a tap test tells you what reaches your glass. If you decide to treat your water, look for a filter whose certification covers the specific contaminant in your record; the section "Certified for a concern found here" lists only products with a current certification record for these concerns.
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One email when a new sampling round is published, a result moves above or below its reference, or the system's score changes.
