Water System Report VA

Surry, Town of

EPA ID: VA3181850 · 490 people served · 4 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Surry, Town of shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 490 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

B · 76
Avg Safety Score
490
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00024 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$245K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$82,147
Median Household Income
5,559
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Surry, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $82,147 and an estimated 5,559 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% 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.

💧 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

About 0% of homes in Surry 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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% 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 $2,033
Total Estimated Cost $2,033

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

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 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (76/100)

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

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
23883 0.00024 mg/L No N/A

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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

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?

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

How many people does Surry, Town of serve?

Surry, Town of serves approximately 490 people across 4 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Surry, Town of 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
217
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 490
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 Surry, Town of safe to drink?
Surry, Town of 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?
Surry, Town of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Surry, Town of serve?
Surry, Town of serves approximately 490 people with drinking water across 4 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 $82,147. 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.
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