Northeast Regional Water Systems
EPA ID: VA3183590 · 3,214 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Northeast Regional Water Systems sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 3,214 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Northeast Regional Water Systems Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Northeast Regional Water Systems serves a community with a median household income of $83,674 and an estimated 6,114 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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?
Northeast Regional Water Systems'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.
About 1% of homes in Sussex 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
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Virginia
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
NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER SYSTEMS (EPA ID: VA3183590) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 3,214 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (78/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23891 | 0.00771 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 Northeast Regional Water Systems (VA3183590) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northeast Regional Water Systems water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Northeast Regional Water Systems has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Northeast Regional Water Systems serve?
Northeast Regional Water Systems serves approximately 3,214 people across 3 ZIP codes in Virginia.
Where does Northeast Regional Water Systems 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:
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.
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.