Water System Report VA

Blue Ridge Community

EPA ID: VA2023040 ยท 45 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Blue Ridge Community (VA2023040): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Blue Ridge Community is listed without violations in federal records, across a service area of 45 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

45
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0022 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$212K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Blue Ridge Community Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$64,649
Median Household Income
33,960
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
28%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Blue Ridge Community have a median household income of $64,649 and about 33,960 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Blue Ridge Community's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 87% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 5 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Virginia

Ivy Farms
45 people
0 violations
Botha Subdivision
46 people
0 violations
0 violations
Carolina Village
50 people
1 violation
3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $500

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $500 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Blue Ridge Community (EPA ID: VA2023040) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 45 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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
0.0022 mg/L No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Blue Ridge Community (VA2023040) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blue Ridge Community water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Blue Ridge Community 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 Blue Ridge Community serve?

Blue Ridge Community serves approximately 45 people across 2 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Blue Ridge Community get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Blue Ridge Community; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Blue Ridge Community serve? ▼
Blue Ridge Community serves approximately 45 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Blue Ridge Community's water source? ▼
Blue Ridge Community draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Blue Ridge Community's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0022 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Blue Ridge Community? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Blue Ridge Community have a median household income of $64,649 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Blue Ridge Community get its water? ▼
Blue Ridge Community's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Blue Ridge Community Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va2023040/
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