IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

Town of Gretna Water System

Has Levels of Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Above Drinking Water Standards

 

Tests indicate that the Town of Gretna Water System exceeded drinking water standards. Although this is not an emergency, as our customers, you have the right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we are doing to correct this situation.

To ensure satisfactory water quality, we are required to monitor for Total Haloacetic Acids (HAAS) ona quarterly basis. Based on test results of routine quarterly samples collected during the first quarter (January - March) 2023 through the fourth quarter (October- December) of 2023, our system exceeded the standard or Primary Maximum Contaminant Level (PMCL) for HAAS. The PMCL for HAAS is a locational running annual average (LRAA) of0.060 mg/L. The average concentration for TTHM based on the four calendar quarters is 0.065 mg/L.

What does this mean?

There is not an immediate health risk._ If there had been, you would have been notified immediately. However, some people who drink water containing TTHM in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

What should consumers do?

You do not need to use an alternative water supply. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your health care provider or the Piedmont Health Department at (434) 392-8187.

What happened? What is being done?

HAAS, along with other disinfection byproducts, are formed when trace amounts of naturally-occurring organic compounds in the raw water source combine with chlorine that is used to disinfect the treated water. The concentration of HAAS in your drinking water can vary because of changes in source water quality, water temperature, distribution storage time, and other factors. We will continue to monitor your drinking water for HAAS. The next sample will be collected during the second week ofNovember 2023.

For more information, please contact Bill Gillespie at (434) 656-6572.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

This notice is being sent to you by the Town of Gretna.

State Water System ID#: 5143210                 Date distributed:    3-1-24

Gretna History Museum

 

The new Gretna Museum of local history is now open for visitors interested in how our town came to be. From the time it was a rural farming community until today many artifacts remind visitors of when the Lynchburg & Danville Railroad first came through the property of Jeremiah Talbot in 1871. The town started to grow rapidly when a rail spur was built to the mines at Pittsville that lead to the construction of the Franklin & Pittsylvania Railroad in 1880.

 

Displays are still being added but many details of the past are available for viewing. Objects relate to the towns tobacco history, the railroad, mining and everyday life when the town of Gretna was still known as Elba.

 

For those wanting to know more about the town’s history there are many resources for further study including some publications by local authors about the past.

 

The projected date for the firstopening is April 6, the first Saturday in April.  After that date the museum will be open from 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. the first Saturday of each month until further notice but tours can be had by calling Vivian Robertson at 434-656-2537 and arranging a visit.  The museum is located at 108 S. Shelton St. in Gretna. There is no charge for visiting.

   

The "Pay My Bill" option is now working.  Thank you for being so patient with the Town while we worked to fix the portal.

Thank you, Town Staff

As of December 12, 2023, Town Council voted to move their Regular Council Meetings to the second Tuesday of each month.  Time will remain at 7:00 PM

Thank you, Town Staff

With many people being concerned about health issues, please remember that your payment to the Town of Gretna may be paid in several ways other than in person:

 

  • On this website, click on the PAY MY BILL icon at the top right-hand corner of this page

  • Mailed to PO Box 602, Gretna, VA  24557

  • Paid over the telephone (434-656-6572) with a debit or credit card

  • Or placed in the drop box across the street or in slot on the front door of Town Hall