Water System Report VA

Mount Crawford-rcpw

EPA ID: VA2165598 · 481 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Mount Crawford-rcpw — the supplier serving 481 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

481
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$341K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mount Crawford-rcpw Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,379
Median Household Income
87,882
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
53th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mount Crawford-rcpw serves a community with a median household income of $73,379 and an estimated 87,882 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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?

Surface Water

Mount Crawford-rcpw'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
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Harrisonburg city, 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
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% 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 $1,000
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

Mount Crawford-rcpw (EPA ID: VA2165598) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 481 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mount Crawford-rcpw (VA2165598) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Crawford-rcpw water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Mount Crawford-rcpw serve?

Mount Crawford-rcpw serves approximately 481 people across 6 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Mount Crawford-rcpw 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
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
22
Unknown Material
164
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 481
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?
Mount Crawford-rcpw meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mount Crawford-rcpw serve?
Mount Crawford-rcpw serves approximately 481 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Mount Crawford-rcpw's water source?
Mount Crawford-rcpw draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mount Crawford-rcpw's service area?
The Mount Crawford-rcpw service area has a median household income of $73,379. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mount Crawford-rcpw get its water?
Mount Crawford-rcpw'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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