Historical Compliance Records VA

Vicker Heights

EPA ID: VA1121820 ยท 27 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Vicker Heights (VA1121820): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Over the past five years, Vicker Heights recorded 2 violations, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 27 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

27
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$247K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Vicker Heights Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,103
Median Household Income
30,125
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Vicker Heights serves a community with a median household income of $75,103 and an estimated 30,125 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Vicker Heights's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Vicker Heights compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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Reedville Manor
28 people
4 violations
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Ivy Farms
45 people
0 violations
0 violations

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Vicker Heights (EPA ID: VA1121820) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 27 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 24073 in Christiansburg.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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
October 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

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 Vicker Heights (VA1121820) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vicker Heights water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Vicker Heights; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Vicker Heights serve?

Vicker Heights serves approximately 27 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.

Where does Vicker Heights get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Vicker Heights's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Vicker Heights serve?
Vicker Heights serves approximately 27 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Vicker Heights's water source?
Vicker Heights draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Vicker Heights's service area?
The Vicker Heights service area has a median household income of $75,103. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Vicker Heights get its water?
Vicker Heights's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Vicker Heights (VA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va1121820/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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