Water System Report VA

Fincastle, Town of

EPA ID: VA2023300 ยท 952 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fincastle, Town of (VA2023300): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Fincastle, Town of posted zero EPA violations serving 952 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

952
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$234K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fincastle, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,331
Median Household Income
9,846
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fincastle, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $75,331 and an estimated 9,846 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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

Fincastle, Town of'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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Fincastle, Town of (EPA ID: VA2023300) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 952 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 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Fincastle, Town of (VA2023300) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fincastle, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Fincastle, Town of 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 Fincastle, Town of serve?

Fincastle, Town of serves approximately 952 people across 2 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Fincastle, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Fincastle, Town of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Fincastle, Town of serve?
Fincastle, Town of serves approximately 952 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Fincastle, Town of's water source?
Fincastle, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Fincastle, Town of's service area?
The Fincastle, Town of service area has a median household income of $75,331. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Fincastle, Town of get its water?
Fincastle, Town of'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.

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