Water System Report VA

Lee County Psa/st. Charles

EPA ID: VA1105800 ยท 1,390 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lee County Psa/st. Charles (VA1105800): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. 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

1,390
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$81K
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

$33,102
Median Household Income
6,379
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lee County Psa/st. Charles serves a community with a median household income of $33,102 and an estimated 6,379 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ 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

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 $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,300

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.

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 serves ZIP code 24277 in Pennington Gap.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

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

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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 Lee County Psa/st. Charles (VA1105800) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Lee County Psa/st. Charles in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

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

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

Where does Lee County Psa/st. Charles get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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 1 ZIP code.
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 $33,102. 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lee County Psa/st. Charles Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va1105800/
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