Elkton, Town of
EPA ID: VA2165270 · 2,595 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Elkton, Town of (VA2165270): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Across every monitored period in the past five years, Elkton, Town of reported no EPA violations for its service population of 2,595.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Elkton, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Elkton, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $67,425 and an estimated 10,357 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Elkton, Town of'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
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
Elkton, Town of (EPA ID: VA2165270) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 2,595 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 22827 in Elkton.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0107 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 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 22827 - Elkton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Elkton, Town of (VA2165270) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elkton, Town of water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Elkton, Town of in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Elkton, Town of serve?
Elkton, Town of serves approximately 2,595 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.
Where does Elkton, Town of get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Elkton, Town of Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va2165270/
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