Water System Report VA

Trails End

EPA ID: VA3001140 · 495 people served · 4 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Trails End has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 495 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 73
Avg Safety Score
495
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0028 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$197K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Trails End Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$63,264
Median Household Income
7,680
Service Area Population
63%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Trails End serves a community with a median household income of $63,264 and an estimated 7,680 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 63% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Trails End'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Accomack County, Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

TRAILS END (EPA ID: VA3001140) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 495 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (73/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
23395 0.0028 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Trails End (VA3001140) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trails End water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Trails End has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Trails End serve?

Trails End serves approximately 495 people across 4 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Trails End get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
2,657
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 495
Reported to Virginia

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Trails End safe to drink?
Trails End earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Trails End meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Trails End serve?
Trails End serves approximately 495 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Trails End's water source?
Trails End draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Trails End's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0028 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Trails End's service area?
The Trails End service area has a median household income of $63,264. EPA EJScreen data classifies 63% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Trails End get its water?
Trails End'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.
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