Water System Report VA

Lee County Psa/st. Charles

EPA ID: VA1105800 · 1,390 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Lee County Psa/st. Charles shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 1,390 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

1,390
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$94K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lee County Psa/st. Charles Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$36,898
Median Household Income
12,040
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lee County Psa/st. Charles serves a community with a median household income of $36,898 and an estimated 12,040 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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

Lee County Psa/st. Charles'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lee 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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% 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 $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,850

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

Lee County Psa/st. Charles (EPA ID: VA1105800) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 1,390 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lee County Psa/st. Charles (VA1105800) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee County Psa/st. Charles water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lee County Psa/st. Charles has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lee County Psa/st. Charles serve?

Lee County Psa/st. Charles serves approximately 1,390 people across 2 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Lee County Psa/st. Charles 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
688
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,390
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?
Lee County Psa/st. Charles meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lee County Psa/st. Charles serve?
Lee County Psa/st. Charles serves approximately 1,390 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lee County Psa/st. Charles's water source?
Lee County Psa/st. Charles draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lee County Psa/st. Charles's service area?
The Lee County Psa/st. Charles service area has a median household income of $36,898. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lee County Psa/st. Charles get its water?
Lee County Psa/st. Charles'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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