Current Noncompliance VA

Mount Jackson, Town of

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mount Jackson, Town of (VA2171575): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. While corrective steps may be in progress, Mount Jackson, Town of currently shows 1 EPA violation unresolved - serving a population of approximately 1,864.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,864
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$252K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,345
Median Household Income
17,198
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mount Jackson, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $61,345 and an estimated 17,198 residents across its service area. 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 pumped from underground aquifers. 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
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mount Jackson, Town of compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Lead Pipe Replacement
Flood Insurance $1,675
Radon Mitigation $1,000
Lead Pipe Replacement $900
Total Estimated Cost $3,575

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,575 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

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 Stage 2 DBP Rule 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
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment 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 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.

Need help with your water quality?

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

Find the Right Water Filter

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

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 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

What contaminants are in Mount Jackson, Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 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.
What is the demographic profile of Mount Jackson, Town of's service area?
The Mount Jackson, Town of service area has a median household income of $61,345. 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 pumped from underground aquifers. 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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