East Carters Valley
EPA ID: VA1169275 · 285 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for East Carters Valley (VA1169275): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. A total of 1 EPA violation spanning the past five monitoring years sit on East Carters Valley's record - every finding has been officially cleared, and the supplier now holds current compliance status for its service population of approximately 285 people, with no outstanding enforcement of any kind.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for East Carters Valley Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The East Carters Valley serves a community with a median household income of $38,147 and an estimated 1,237 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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?
East Carters Valley'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
Detected Contaminants
How East Carters Valley compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
East Carters Valley (EPA ID: VA1169275) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 285 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 24258 in Hiltons.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 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.
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.
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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.
- 24258 - Hiltons
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for East Carters Valley (VA1169275) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Carters Valley water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for East Carters Valley; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does East Carters Valley serve?
East Carters Valley serves approximately 285 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.
Where does East Carters Valley get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). East Carters Valley (VA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va1169275/
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