Monitoring Violations VA

Oak Hill Academy

EPA ID: VA1077539 · 225 people served · 2 ZIP codes

With 1 unresolved EPA violation, Oak Hill Academy is currently out of full compliance — approximately 225 people in its service area.

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

D · 49
Avg Safety Score
225
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0325 mg/L
Max Lead Level — Exceeds Limit
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
6
Contaminants Flagged
$100K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Oak Hill Academy Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$42,401
Median Household Income
1,377
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Oak Hill Academy serves a community with a median household income of $42,401 and an estimated 1,377 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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?

Groundwater

Oak Hill Academy's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Grayson 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
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Oak Hill Academy compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Total Organic Carbon at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation
Lead Pipe Replacement $2,010
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,410

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Lead Exposure — Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,780
10 years
$15,560
20 years
$31,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,410 (one-time) vs. $15,560 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

OAK HILL ACADEMY (EPA ID: VA1077539) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 225 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (49/100)

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

Violation History

10 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 14, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 29, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
May 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 20, 2023 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Organic Carbon Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
24363 0.0325 mg/L Yes N/A
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

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 Oak Hill Academy (VA1077539) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oak Hill Academy water safe to drink?

Oak Hill Academy has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Oak Hill Academy serve?

Oak Hill Academy serves approximately 225 people across 2 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Oak Hill Academy get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
2
Unknown Material
23
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 2020-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 225
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 Oak Hill Academy safe to drink?
Oak Hill Academy has a D safety grade based on 10 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Oak Hill Academy's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Organic Carbon, Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Oak Hill Academy serve?
Oak Hill Academy serves approximately 225 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Oak Hill Academy's water source?
Oak Hill Academy draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Oak Hill Academy's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0325 mg/L. This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of Oak Hill Academy's service area?
The Oak Hill Academy service area has a median household income of $42,401. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Oak Hill Academy get its water?
Oak Hill Academy's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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