Current Noncompliance VA

Santillane

EPA ID: VA2023555 ยท 162 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Santillane (VA2023555): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. 1 open EPA finding remain on record at Santillane - the utility supplies approximately 162 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

162
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$267K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Santillane Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$88,125
Median Household Income
4,612
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Santillane serves a community with a median household income of $88,125 and an estimated 4,612 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% 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

Santillane'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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Santillane compares to EPA limits

Arsenic 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

What This Means For You

Arsenic at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Santillane (EPA ID: VA2023555) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 162 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 24090 in Fincastle.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
January 24, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2024 Arsenic Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Arsenic Inorganic 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment 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.

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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 Santillane (VA2023555) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santillane water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Santillane serve?

Santillane serves approximately 162 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.

Where does Santillane get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Santillane's water?
Detected contaminants include Arsenic, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Santillane serve?
Santillane serves approximately 162 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Santillane's water source?
Santillane draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Santillane's service area?
The Santillane service area has a median household income of $88,125. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Santillane get its water?
Santillane'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Santillane (VA): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va2023555/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Santillane (EPA ID: VA2023555) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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