Water System Report VA

Cedarwood

EPA ID: VA3149163 · 333 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA monitoring data for Cedarwood shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 333 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

333
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$254K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cedarwood Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,596
Median Household Income
12,896
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cedarwood serves a community with a median household income of $76,596 and an estimated 12,896 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Cedarwood'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
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Prince George 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

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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $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

Cedarwood (EPA ID: VA3149163) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 333 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 23875 in Prince George.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

  • 23875 — Prince George

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cedarwood (VA3149163) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedarwood water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Cedarwood serve?

Cedarwood serves approximately 333 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.

Where does Cedarwood 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
13
Unknown Material
98
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: 333
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

Should I use a water filter?
Cedarwood meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cedarwood serve?
Cedarwood serves approximately 333 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cedarwood's water source?
Cedarwood draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cedarwood's service area?
The Cedarwood service area has a median household income of $76,596. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cedarwood get its water?
Cedarwood'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.
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