Water System Report VA

Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional

EPA ID: VA1051721 · 2,978 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional reported no EPA violations for its service population of 2,978.

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

2,978
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$105K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 1 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$44,269
Median Household Income
15,191
Service Area Population
97%
Disadvantaged Population
77th
Poverty Percentile
87th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional serves a community with a median household income of $44,269 and an estimated 15,191 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 97% 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

Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional'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
3th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional (EPA ID: VA1051721) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 2,978 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by VA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional (VA1051721) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional serve?

Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional serves approximately 2,978 people across 3 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional 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
1,346
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,978
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

Should I use a water filter?
Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional serve?
Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional serves approximately 2,978 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional's water source?
Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional's service area?
The Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional service area has a median household income of $44,269. EPA EJScreen data classifies 97% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional get its water?
Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional'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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