Water System Report VA

Massanutten Village

EPA ID: VA2165525 ยท 5,472 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Massanutten Village (VA2165525): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Massanutten Village posted zero EPA violations serving 5,472 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 66
Avg Safety Score
5,472
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00233 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$325K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Massanutten Village Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$67,425
Median Household Income
23,558
Service Area Population
17%
Disadvantaged Population
44th
Poverty Percentile
66th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Massanutten Village serves a community with a median household income of $67,425 and an estimated 23,558 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Massanutten Village'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% 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
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $840
Total Estimated Cost $2,040

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

Massanutten Village (EPA ID: VA2165525) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 5,472 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (66/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 5 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00233 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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Massanutten Village (VA2165525) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Massanutten Village water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Massanutten Village 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 Massanutten Village serve?

Massanutten Village serves approximately 5,472 people across 5 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Massanutten Village get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Massanutten Village safe to drink?
Massanutten Village has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Massanutten Village meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Massanutten Village serve?
Massanutten Village serves approximately 5,472 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Massanutten Village's water source?
Massanutten Village draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Massanutten Village's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00233 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Massanutten Village's service area?
The Massanutten Village service area has a median household income of $67,425. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Massanutten Village get its water?
Massanutten Village'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Massanutten Village Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va2165525/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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