Water System Report VA

Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc

EPA ID: VA1185626 ยท 82 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc (VA1185626): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 82 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

82
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$51,411
Median Household Income
8,839
Service Area Population
82%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc serves a community with a median household income of $51,411 and an estimated 8,839 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 82% 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

Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc'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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 94% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc (EPA ID: VA1185626) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 82 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 24605 in Bluefield.

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 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 Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc (VA1185626) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc 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 Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc serve?

Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc serves approximately 82 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.

Where does Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc serve?
Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc serves approximately 82 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc's water source?
Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc's service area?
The Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc service area has a median household income of $51,411. EPA EJScreen data classifies 82% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc get its water?
Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc'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.). Porter Farm Subd Water Assoc Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va1185626/
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