Historical Compliance Records VA

Surry, Town of

EPA ID: VA3181850 ยท 490 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Surry, Town of (VA3181850): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Surry, Town of's record shows 1 remedied violation - all cleared, currently compliant, 490 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

490
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00024 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$274K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Surry, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$86,302
Median Household Income
4,199
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Surry, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $86,302 and an estimated 4,199 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Surry, 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Surry, Town of compares to EPA limits

Arsenic 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

What This Means For You

Arsenic at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Surry, Town of (EPA ID: VA3181850) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 490 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
January 1, 2024 Arsenic Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Arsenic Inorganic 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00024 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.

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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 Surry, Town of (VA3181850) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Surry, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Surry, Town of; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Surry, Town of serve?

Surry, Town of serves approximately 490 people across 2 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Surry, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Surry, Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Arsenic. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Surry, Town of serve?
Surry, Town of serves approximately 490 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Surry, Town of's water source?
Surry, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Surry, Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00024 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Surry, Town of's service area?
The Surry, Town of service area has a median household income of $86,302. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Surry, Town of get its water?
Surry, 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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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