Water System Report VA

Clear Creek

EPA ID: VA1191150 · 150 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Clear Creek — the supplier serving 150 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

150
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Clear Creek Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$50,962
Median Household Income
28,363
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Clear Creek serves a community with a median household income of $50,962 and an estimated 28,363 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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

Clear Creek'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Bristol city, Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $480
Total Estimated Cost $1,680

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

Clear Creek (EPA ID: VA1191150) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 150 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 4 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Clear Creek (VA1191150) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clear Creek water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Clear Creek serve?

Clear Creek serves approximately 150 people across 5 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Clear Creek 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
2
Unknown Material
70
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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
Population served: 150
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?
Clear Creek meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Clear Creek serve?
Clear Creek serves approximately 150 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Clear Creek's water source?
Clear Creek draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Clear Creek's service area?
The Clear Creek service area has a median household income of $50,962. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Clear Creek get its water?
Clear Creek'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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