Water System Report VA

John Flannagan Water Authority

EPA ID: VA1051377 · 0 people served · 5 ZIP codes

EPA data: John Flannagan Water Authority — zero violations, five years, 0 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 59
Avg Safety Score
0
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$100K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$49,513
Median Household Income
4,238
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The John Flannagan Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $49,513 and an estimated 4,238 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

John Flannagan Water Authority's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
4th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
14th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Dickenson County, Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,080
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,480

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

JOHN FLANNAGAN WATER AUTHORITY (EPA ID: VA1051377) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 0 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (59/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for John Flannagan Water Authority (VA1051377) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John Flannagan Water Authority water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, John Flannagan Water Authority has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does John Flannagan Water Authority serve?

John Flannagan Water Authority serves approximately 0 people across 5 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does John Flannagan Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
3
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 1993-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 0
Reported to Virginia

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from John Flannagan Water Authority safe to drink?
John Flannagan Water Authority has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
John Flannagan Water Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
What is John Flannagan Water Authority's water source?
John Flannagan Water Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of John Flannagan Water Authority's service area?
The John Flannagan Water Authority service area has a median household income of $49,513. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does John Flannagan Water Authority get its water?
John Flannagan Water Authority's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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3

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