Courtland, Town of
EPA ID: VA3175220 · 1,284 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Courtland, Town of (VA3175220): 2 past health-based violations, since resolved. Water monitoring history for Courtland, Town of includes 2 violations, each addressed and closed - the system holds no active EPA enforcement today for its 1,284 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Courtland, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Courtland, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $73,333 and an estimated 19,100 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Courtland, Town of'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Courtland, Town of compares to EPA limits
Nickel was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Courtland, Town of (EPA ID: VA3175220) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 1,284 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2023 | Nickel | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Nickel | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | Inorganic | 2 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Fluoride (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (secondary standard: 2.0 mg/L))
Tooth & bone damage at high levels At-risk groups: children under 8 during tooth development, elderly with compromised bone density, people with kidney disease.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, activated alumina, distillation. Find the right filter →
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 3 (Low Risk)
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 Courtland, Town of (VA3175220) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Courtland, Town of water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Courtland, Town of; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Courtland, Town of serve?
Courtland, Town of serves approximately 1,284 people across 3 ZIP codes in Virginia.
Where does Courtland, Town of get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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