Rural Retreat, Town of
EPA ID: VA1197700 · 2,500 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rural Retreat, Town of (VA1197700): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Over the tracked period, Rural Retreat, Town of logged 2 EPA violations - each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 2,500 people in good standing.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rural Retreat, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Rural Retreat, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $66,234 and an estimated 21,052 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: 33% 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?
Rural Retreat, Town of'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 Rural Retreat, Town of compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP 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.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Virginia
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
Rural Retreat, Town of (EPA ID: VA1197700) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 2,500 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 29, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP 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 |
| 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 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 Rural Retreat, Town of (VA1197700) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rural Retreat, Town of water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Rural Retreat, Town of; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Rural Retreat, Town of serve?
Rural Retreat, Town of serves approximately 2,500 people across 3 ZIP codes in Virginia.
Where does Rural Retreat, Town of get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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