Cheatham Annex
EPA ID: VA3199210 · 632 people served · 5 ZIP codes
In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Cheatham Annex posted zero EPA violations serving 632 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cheatham Annex Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Cheatham Annex serves a community with a median household income of $105,088 and an estimated 102,267 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Cheatham Annex's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 74th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 20 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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
Cheatham Annex (EPA ID: VA3199210) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 632 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 4 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 Cheatham Annex (VA3199210) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cheatham Annex water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Cheatham Annex has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Cheatham Annex serve?
Cheatham Annex serves approximately 632 people across 5 ZIP codes in Virginia.
Where does Cheatham Annex get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.