Historical Compliance Records VA

Dryden Water Authority

EPA ID: VA1105100 ยท 1,922 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Dryden Water Authority (VA1105100): 1 violation on record since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Dryden Water Authority, 1 violation is listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 1,922 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,922
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$126K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dryden Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$44,764
Median Household Income
23,465
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
90%
Disadvantaged Population
75th
Poverty Percentile
83th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Dryden Water Authority have a median household income of $44,764 and about 23,465 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 90% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Dryden 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
13th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Dryden Water Authority (EPA ID: VA1105100) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 1,922 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
March 1, 2025 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2023-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

3 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1. 1 of 4 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Dryden Water Authority (VA1105100) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dryden Water Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Dryden Water Authority; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Dryden Water Authority serve?

Dryden Water Authority serves approximately 1,922 people across 4 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Dryden Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Dryden Water Authority serve? ▼
Dryden Water Authority serves approximately 1,922 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Dryden Water Authority's water source? ▼
Dryden Water Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Dryden Water Authority's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Dryden Water Authority? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Dryden Water Authority have a median household income of $44,764 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 90% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Dryden Water Authority get its water? ▼
Dryden 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Dryden Water Authority (VA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va1105100/
BibTeX
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Dryden Water Authority (EPA ID: VA1105100) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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