Water System Report VA

Sedley

EPA ID: VA3175690 · 486 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Sedley has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 486 residents.

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

B · 73
Avg Safety Score
486
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$128,135
Median Household Income
8,783
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
21%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sedley serves a community with a median household income of $128,135 and an estimated 8,783 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Sedley'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in James City 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

19 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
46 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 29% 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 $1,850
Total Estimated Cost $1,850

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

SEDLEY (EPA ID: VA3175690) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 486 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sedley (VA3175690) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sedley water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Sedley serve?

Sedley serves approximately 486 people across 2 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Sedley 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
174
Unknown Material
0
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: 486
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 Sedley safe to drink?
Sedley 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?
Sedley meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sedley serve?
Sedley serves approximately 486 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Sedley's water source?
Sedley draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sedley's service area?
The Sedley service area has a median household income of $128,135. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sedley get its water?
Sedley'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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