Mountain Lakes Water Company
EPA ID: VA2079590 · 2,304 people served · 5 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mountain Lakes Water Company (VA2079590): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. Compliance tracking for Mountain Lakes Water Company shows 4 pending violations logged in the EPA system - the supplier delivers water to approximately 2,304 residents while those findings remain open.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mountain Lakes Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mountain Lakes Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $93,583 and an estimated 25,207 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mountain Lakes Water Company'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Mountain Lakes Water Company compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Mountain Lakes Water Company (EPA ID: VA2079590) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 2,304 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 24, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 13, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 13, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 6, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 5, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 25, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 7, 2023 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 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 | 3 | Yes |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 3 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0101 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 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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 Mountain Lakes Water Company (VA2079590) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mountain Lakes Water Company water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current health-based noncompliance records for Mountain Lakes Water Company. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Mountain Lakes Water Company serve?
Mountain Lakes Water Company serves approximately 2,304 people across 5 ZIP codes in Virginia.
Where does Mountain Lakes Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
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