Water System Report VA

Riner Community

EPA ID: VA1121655 ยท 1,161 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Riner Community (VA1121655): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. With a five-year violation-free history, Riner Community delivers safe water to 1,161 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,161
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00068 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$226K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Riner Community Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,795
Median Household Income
35,398
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Riner Community serves a community with a median household income of $65,795 and an estimated 35,398 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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

Riner Community'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 56% 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
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Riner Community (EPA ID: VA1121655) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 1,161 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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
0.00068 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Riner Community (VA1121655) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riner Community water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Riner Community 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 Riner Community serve?

Riner Community serves approximately 1,161 people across 3 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Riner Community get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Riner Community meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Riner Community serve?
Riner Community serves approximately 1,161 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Riner Community's water source?
Riner Community draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Riner Community's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00068 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Riner Community's service area?
The Riner Community service area has a median household income of $65,795. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Riner Community get its water?
Riner Community'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.). Riner Community Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va1121655/
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