Water System Report VA

Swords Creek - Rcpsa

EPA ID: VA1167900 · 3,233 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — Swords Creek - Rcpsa has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 3,233.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

3,233
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$132K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Swords 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 Swords 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Swords Creek - Rcpsa'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Russell County, Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

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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.

System Overview

Swords Creek - Rcpsa (EPA ID: VA1167900) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 3,233 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 24266 in Lebanon.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Swords Creek - Rcpsa (VA1167900) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Swords Creek - Rcpsa water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Swords Creek - Rcpsa has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Swords Creek - Rcpsa serve?

Swords Creek - Rcpsa serves approximately 3,233 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.

Where does Swords Creek - Rcpsa get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
17
Galvanized — Replacement Required
780
Unknown Material
778
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,233
Reported to Virginia

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Swords Creek - Rcpsa meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Swords Creek - Rcpsa serve?
Swords Creek - Rcpsa serves approximately 3,233 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Swords Creek - Rcpsa's water source?
Swords Creek - Rcpsa draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Swords Creek - Rcpsa's service area?
The Swords 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 Swords Creek - Rcpsa get its water?
Swords Creek - Rcpsa'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.
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