Water System Report VA

New Market, Town of

EPA ID: VA2171600 ยท 2,274 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for New Market, Town of (VA2171600): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at New Market, Town of - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 2,274 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,274
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$240K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,061
Median Household Income
10,250
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
53th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The New Market, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $63,061 and an estimated 10,250 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

New Market, 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
27th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
27th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Honaker, Town of
2,250 people
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2,242 people
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Hamilton, Town of
2,240 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,267
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,200
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $4,767

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

New Market, Town of (EPA ID: VA2171600) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 2,274 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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 New Market, Town of (VA2171600) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Market, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for New Market, Town of in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does New Market, Town of serve?

New Market, Town of serves approximately 2,274 people across 3 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does New Market, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
New Market, Town of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does New Market, Town of serve?
New Market, Town of serves approximately 2,274 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is New Market, Town of's water source?
New Market, Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of New Market, Town of's service area?
The New Market, Town of service area has a median household income of $63,061. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does New Market, Town of get its water?
New Market, 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.). New Market, Town of Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va2171600/
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