Current Noncompliance VA

Thompson Creek - Rcpsa

EPA ID: VA1167814 ยท 50 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Thompson Creek - Rcpsa (VA1167814): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. While corrective steps may be in progress, Thompson Creek - Rcpsa currently shows 1 EPA violation unresolved - serving a population of approximately 50.

Data: EPA SDWIS

50
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$132K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Thompson Creek - Rcpsa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,806
Median Household Income
8,688
Service Area Population
71%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Thompson Creek - Rcpsa serves a community with a median household income of $54,806 and an estimated 8,688 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 71% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Thompson Creek - Rcpsa'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Thompson Creek - Rcpsa compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

Lead and Copper 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.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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 $1,600 (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

Thompson Creek - Rcpsa (EPA ID: VA1167814) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 50 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 24266 in Lebanon.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
January 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 28, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2022 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
Lead and Copper 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
0.002 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 Thompson Creek - Rcpsa (VA1167814) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thompson Creek - Rcpsa water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Thompson Creek - Rcpsa serve?

Thompson Creek - Rcpsa serves approximately 50 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.

Where does Thompson Creek - Rcpsa get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Thompson Creek - Rcpsa's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper 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 3 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 Thompson Creek - Rcpsa serve?
Thompson Creek - Rcpsa serves approximately 50 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Thompson Creek - Rcpsa's water source?
Thompson Creek - Rcpsa draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Thompson Creek - Rcpsa's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Thompson Creek - Rcpsa's service area?
The Thompson Creek - Rcpsa service area has a median household income of $54,806. EPA EJScreen data classifies 71% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Thompson Creek - Rcpsa get its water?
Thompson Creek - Rcpsa'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Thompson Creek - Rcpsa (VA): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va1167814/
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1

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3

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