Water System Report VA

Ncsa - Schuyler

EPA ID: VA2125650 · 480 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for Ncsa - Schuyler shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 480 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

480
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$259K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ncsa - Schuyler Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$50,234
Median Household Income
1,260
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ncsa - Schuyler serves a community with a median household income of $50,234 and an estimated 1,260 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Ncsa - Schuyler's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Nelson County, Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Ncsa - Schuyler (EPA ID: VA2125650) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 480 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 22949 in Lovingston.

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 Ncsa - Schuyler (VA2125650) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ncsa - Schuyler water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Ncsa - Schuyler has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Ncsa - Schuyler serve?

Ncsa - Schuyler serves approximately 480 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.

Where does Ncsa - Schuyler get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
162
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: 480
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?
Ncsa - Schuyler meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ncsa - Schuyler serve?
Ncsa - Schuyler serves approximately 480 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ncsa - Schuyler's water source?
Ncsa - Schuyler draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ncsa - Schuyler's service area?
The Ncsa - Schuyler service area has a median household income of $50,234. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ncsa - Schuyler get its water?
Ncsa - Schuyler's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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