EPA records for the water systems mapped to 23139 in Powhatan, VA contain zero recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026. This does not establish that every category was monitored or published, and it does not cover events outside that source window.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

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• Water No drinking-water violations in EPA records since 2021.
• Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
• Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 23139 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 0 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 23139 (primary system: Powhatan Courthouse), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 23139's water come from?

The recorded water source for Powhatan Courthouse, a system mapped to ZIP code 23139, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 3,005 people.

How can I get my water tested in Powhatan?

If Powhatan Courthouse supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

What is the radon risk for 23139?

23139 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Powhatan County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Powhatan, VA (23139): High Radon Potential Area. https://zipcheckup.com/report/23139/

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@misc{zipcheckup-report-23139,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Powhatan, VA (23139): High Radon Potential Area}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/report/23139/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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