Current Noncompliance VA

Mount Jackson, Town of

EPA ID: VA2171575 ยท 1,864 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mount Jackson, Town of (VA2171575): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Mount Jackson, Town of | open status in EPA data: 1 violation | people served: about 1,864.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,864
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$252K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$61,345
Median Household Income
17,198
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
11%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Mount Jackson, Town of have a median household income of $61,345 and about 17,198 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 69% 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

Mount Jackson, Town of's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

61 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Virginia

2 violations
4 violations
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Edinburg, Town of
1,908 people
0 violations
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1,815 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Mount Jackson, Town of (EPA ID: VA2171575) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 1,864 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
July 2, 2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2023-12-31

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

4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Mount Jackson, Town of (VA2171575) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Jackson, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Mount Jackson, Town of serve?

Mount Jackson, Town of serves approximately 1,864 people across 4 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Mount Jackson, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Mount Jackson, Town of serve? ▼
Mount Jackson, Town of serves approximately 1,864 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Mount Jackson, Town of's water source? ▼
Mount Jackson, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mount Jackson, Town of's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Mount Jackson, Town of? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Mount Jackson, Town of have a median household income of $61,345 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mount Jackson, Town of get its water? ▼
Mount Jackson, Town of's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mount Jackson, Town of (VA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va2171575/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

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Mount Jackson, Town of (EPA ID: VA2171575) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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