Lee County Psa/st. Charles
EPA ID: VA1105800 · 1,390 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lee County Psa/st. Charles (VA1105800): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Lee County Psa/st. Charles is listed without violations in federal records, across a service area of 1,390 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lee County Psa/st. Charles Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Lee County Psa/st. Charles have a median household income of $33,102 and about 6,379 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Virginia
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 24277 - Pennington Gap
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records 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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lee County Psa/st. Charles Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va1105800/
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