Water System Report VA

Blue Ridge Shores

EPA ID: VA2109075 · 1,707 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring records confirm Blue Ridge Shores has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 1,707 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,707
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$269K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,645
Median Household Income
14,243
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Blue Ridge Shores serves a community with a median household income of $67,645 and an estimated 14,243 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% 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?

Groundwater

Blue Ridge Shores'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Louisa County, Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
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

Blue Ridge Shores (EPA ID: VA2109075) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 1,707 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 23093 in Louisa.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Blue Ridge Shores (VA2109075) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blue Ridge Shores water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Blue Ridge Shores has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Blue Ridge Shores serve?

Blue Ridge Shores serves approximately 1,707 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.

Where does Blue Ridge Shores get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
576
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,707
Reported to Virginia

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Blue Ridge Shores meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Blue Ridge Shores serve?
Blue Ridge Shores serves approximately 1,707 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Blue Ridge Shores's water source?
Blue Ridge Shores draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Blue Ridge Shores's service area?
The Blue Ridge Shores service area has a median household income of $67,645. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Blue Ridge Shores get its water?
Blue Ridge Shores'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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