Water System Report VA

Three Springs Regional - Rcpw

EPA ID: VA2165705 · 14,834 people served · 8 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, Three Springs Regional - Rcpw delivers safe water to 14,834 residents.

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

D · 44
Avg Safety Score
14,834
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$333K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Three Springs Regional - Rcpw Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$69,102
Median Household Income
93,027
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Three Springs Regional - Rcpw serves a community with a median household income of $69,102 and an estimated 93,027 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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

Three Springs Regional - 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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Front Royal, Town of
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13,600 people
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16,300 people
0 violations
Wilderness
13,274 people
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $750
Total Estimated Cost $1,950

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

Three Springs Regional - Rcpw (EPA ID: VA2165705) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 14,834 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (44/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

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.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 5 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 Three Springs Regional - Rcpw (VA2165705) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Three Springs Regional - Rcpw water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Three Springs Regional - Rcpw serve?

Three Springs Regional - Rcpw serves approximately 14,834 people across 8 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Three Springs Regional - Rcpw get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
112

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 →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
7
Galvanized — Replacement Required
753
Unknown Material
5,106
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 14,834
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

Is water from Three Springs Regional - Rcpw safe to drink?
Three Springs Regional - Rcpw has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Three Springs Regional - Rcpw meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Three Springs Regional - Rcpw serve?
Three Springs Regional - Rcpw serves approximately 14,834 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Three Springs Regional - Rcpw's water source?
Three Springs Regional - Rcpw draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Three Springs Regional - Rcpw's service area?
The Three Springs Regional - Rcpw service area has a median household income of $69,102. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Three Springs Regional - Rcpw get its water?
Three Springs Regional - 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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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