Ncsa - Wintergreen
EPA ID: VA2125910 · 6,861 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ncsa - Wintergreen (VA2125910): PFAS sampling above the current EPA limit (UCMR5). In the five-year tracking period, Ncsa - Wintergreen filed 161 violations - each has been cleared, and the utility now meets all federal standards for its 6,861 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ncsa - Wintergreen Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Ncsa - Wintergreen serves a community with a median household income of $94,402 and an estimated 8,579 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Ncsa - Wintergreen'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Ncsa - Wintergreen compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Mercury at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Cadmium at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Ncsa - Wintergreen (EPA ID: VA2125910) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 6,861 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 56 resolved, 105 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Arsenic | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Barium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Cadmium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Chromium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Fluoride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Nitrite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Contaminant 1036 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Mercury | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Contaminant 1075 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Contaminant 1085 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Contaminant 1045 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Arsenic | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 5 | No |
| PFOA | PFAS | 5 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 5 | No |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | No |
| Chlorodibromomethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | No |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | No |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | No |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | No |
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | No |
| Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | No |
| Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0025 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 Ncsa - Wintergreen (VA2125910) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ncsa - Wintergreen water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Ncsa - Wintergreen; its 161 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Ncsa - Wintergreen serve?
Ncsa - Wintergreen serves approximately 6,861 people across 3 ZIP codes in Virginia.
Where does Ncsa - Wintergreen get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ncsa - Wintergreen (VA): 161 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va2125910/
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