Water System Report VA

City of Harrisonburg

EPA ID: VA2660345 ยท 61,000 people served ยท 7 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Harrisonburg (VA2660345): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Across every monitored period in the past five years, City of Harrisonburg reported no EPA violations for its service population of 61,000.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
61,000
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$294K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Harrisonburg Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$73,379
Median Household Income
85,668
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
56th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Harrisonburg serves a community with a median household income of $73,379 and an estimated 85,668 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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

City of Harrisonburg'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,029
Total Estimated Cost $2,229

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

City of Harrisonburg, (EPA ID: VA2660345) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 61,000 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 7 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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 City of Harrisonburg (VA2660345) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Harrisonburg water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Harrisonburg 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 City of Harrisonburg serve?

City of Harrisonburg serves approximately 61,000 people across 7 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does City of Harrisonburg get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Harrisonburg safe to drink?
City of Harrisonburg 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?
City of Harrisonburg meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Harrisonburg serve?
City of Harrisonburg serves approximately 61,000 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is City of Harrisonburg's water source?
City of Harrisonburg draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Harrisonburg's service area?
The City of Harrisonburg service area has a median household income of $73,379. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Harrisonburg get its water?
City of Harrisonburg'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.). City of Harrisonburg, VA: Serves 61K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va2660345/
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{City of Harrisonburg, VA: Serves 61K People}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va2660345/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

City of Harrisonburg (EPA ID: VA2660345) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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