Water System Report VA

Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee)

EPA ID: VA3149247 · 28,580 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee) shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 28,580 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
28,580
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$221K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$76,596
Median Household Income
52,646
Service Area Population
32%
Disadvantaged Population
47th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee) serves a community with a median household income of $76,596 and an estimated 52,646 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: 32% 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?

Surface Water

Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee)'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
47th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
43th
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

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 48% 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. 6 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 $800
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,300

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 $1,300 (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

Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee) (EPA ID: VA3149247) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 28,580 people from surface water sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

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

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

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

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 Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee) (VA3149247) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee) serve?

Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee) serves approximately 28,580 people across 3 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee) get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
232
Detections
2
Latest sample
9/19/2023
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 3.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 3.8 ppt
PFHxA 3.3 ppt

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
7
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,853
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 28,580
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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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 Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee) safe to drink?
Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee) 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?
Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee) serve?
Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee) serves approximately 28,580 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee)'s water source?
Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee)'s service area?
The Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee) service area has a median household income of $76,596. EPA EJScreen data classifies 32% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee) get its water?
Ft Gregg-adams (ft Lee)'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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