Water Quality Report

Providence Forge, VA (23140): 3 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Central Water System)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 23140 in Providence Forge, VA contain 3 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

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

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Concerns 3 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Moderate 0.0052 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2023-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 11 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 3 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0052 mg/L is below the EPA action level, but EPA's health goal for lead is zero; filtration is advisable.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
  • Flood 11 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
3 violations
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
3
Water Systems
7,864
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00517 mg/L
Reported Lead Result2.2× the national median for this measure
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$333K
Median Home Value30% above state median ($256K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
94/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (6) MODERATE

Your Water System

ZIP code 23140 in Providence Forge, Virginia is mapped to the water system Central Water System (EPA ID: VA4127190). This system provides water to approximately 7,864 people from groundwater sources.

There are 3 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Central Water System VA4127190 7,864 Groundwater
Rockahock Campgrounds, Inc. VA4127075 375 Groundwater
Woodhaven Shores VA4127925 1,365 Groundwater

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Central Water System (VA4127190) on EPA.gov.

3 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (7) OK
Cost & Community (8) HIGH

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The ZIP code for this report in Providence Forge has 11 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 23140 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 3 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 23140 (primary system: Central Water System), 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 23140's water come from?

The recorded water source for Central Water System, a system mapped to ZIP code 23140, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 7,864 people.

How can I get my water tested in Providence Forge?

If Central Water System 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.

Is lead a concern in 23140 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 23140 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00517 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 23140?

23140 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in New Kent County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 23140?

FEMA records contain 11 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 23140; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is X, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Providence Forge, VA (23140): 3 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/23140/
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Page version: October 2026.

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