Water System Report VA

Stoney Creek Sanitary District

EPA ID: VA2171250 · 2,578 people served · 5 ZIP codes

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Stoney Creek Sanitary District posted zero EPA violations serving 2,578 residents.

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

C · 58
Avg Safety Score
2,578
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$274K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Stoney Creek Sanitary District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$58,940
Median Household Income
22,064
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Stoney Creek Sanitary District serves a community with a median household income of $58,940 and an estimated 22,064 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Stoney Creek Sanitary District'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Shenandoah County, Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

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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 $1,080
Radon Mitigation $720
Water Filtration $120
Total Estimated Cost $1,920

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

Stoney Creek Sanitary District (EPA ID: VA2171250) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 2,578 people from surface water sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (58/100)

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 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 Stoney Creek Sanitary District (VA2171250) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stoney Creek Sanitary District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Stoney Creek Sanitary District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Stoney Creek Sanitary District serve?

Stoney Creek Sanitary District serves approximately 2,578 people across 5 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Stoney Creek Sanitary District 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
75
Galvanized — Replacement Required
451
Unknown Material
897
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: 2,578
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 Stoney Creek Sanitary District safe to drink?
Stoney Creek Sanitary District 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?
Stoney Creek Sanitary District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Stoney Creek Sanitary District serve?
Stoney Creek Sanitary District serves approximately 2,578 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Stoney Creek Sanitary District's water source?
Stoney Creek Sanitary District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Stoney Creek Sanitary District's service area?
The Stoney Creek Sanitary District service area has a median household income of $58,940. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Stoney Creek Sanitary District get its water?
Stoney Creek Sanitary District'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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