Historical Compliance Records VA

Shenandoah River Estates

EPA ID: VA2187754 ยท 265 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Shenandoah River Estates (VA2187754): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Shenandoah River Estates, 1 violation appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open - the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 265 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

265
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0016 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$330K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Shenandoah River Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$84,513
Median Household Income
35,211
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Shenandoah River Estates serves a community with a median household income of $84,513 and an estimated 35,211 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% 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

Shenandoah River Estates'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Shenandoah River Estates compares to EPA limits

Arsenic 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

What This Means For You

Arsenic at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.012 ppt, PFOS: 0.012 ppt, PFBS: 0.14 ppt, HFPO-DA: 0.08 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,900

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,900 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Shenandoah River Estates (EPA ID: VA2187754) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 265 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 22630 in Front Royal.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
January 1, 2023 Arsenic Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Arsenic Inorganic 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.

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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 Shenandoah River Estates (VA2187754) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shenandoah River Estates water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Shenandoah River Estates; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Shenandoah River Estates serve?

Shenandoah River Estates serves approximately 265 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.

Where does Shenandoah River Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Shenandoah River Estates's water?
Detected contaminants include Arsenic. 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 Shenandoah River Estates serve?
Shenandoah River Estates serves approximately 265 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Shenandoah River Estates's water source?
Shenandoah River Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Shenandoah River Estates'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 Shenandoah River Estates's service area?
The Shenandoah River Estates service area has a median household income of $84,513. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Shenandoah River Estates get its water?
Shenandoah River Estates'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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Shenandoah River Estates (VA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va2187754/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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