Historical Compliance Records VA

Timberville, Town of

EPA ID: VA2165720 ยท 2,963 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Timberville, Town of (VA2165720): 10 EPA violations in the last five years. A total of 10 EPA violations spanning the past five monitoring years sit on Timberville, Town of's record - every finding has been officially cleared, and the supplier now holds current compliance status for its service population of approximately 2,963 people, with no outstanding enforcement of any kind.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 63
Avg Safety Score
2,963
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
5
Contaminants Flagged
$228K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Timberville, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$66,007
Median Household Income
13,592
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Timberville, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $66,007 and an estimated 13,592 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Timberville, Town of'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

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Timberville, Town of compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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2,964 people
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2,933 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,850
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $3,200

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,200 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Timberville, Town of (EPA ID: VA2165720) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 2,963 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (63/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 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 current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 10 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 resolved, 0 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
May 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 2, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0016 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.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Timberville, Town of (VA2165720) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Timberville, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Timberville, Town of; its 10 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Timberville, Town of serve?

Timberville, Town of serves approximately 2,963 people across 2 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Timberville, Town of 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
174

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†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Timberville, Town of safe to drink?
Timberville, Town of has a C safety grade based on 10 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Timberville, Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Revised Total Coliform Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Timberville, Town of serve?
Timberville, Town of serves approximately 2,963 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Timberville, Town of's water source?
Timberville, Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Timberville, Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0016 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Timberville, Town of's service area?
The Timberville, Town of service area has a median household income of $66,007. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Timberville, Town of get its water?
Timberville, Town of'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Timberville, Town of (VA): 10 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va2165720/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Timberville, Town of (EPA ID: VA2165720) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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