St. Brides Correctional Center
EPA ID: VA3550750 · 2,354 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for St. Brides Correctional Center (VA3550750): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Nothing in the federal violation file is listed against St. Brides Correctional Center, a system that provides water to roughly 2,354 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for St. Brides Correctional Center Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with St. Brides Correctional Center have a median household income of $133,522 and about 66,079 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
St. Brides Correctional Center's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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System Overview
St. Brides Correctional Center (EPA ID: VA3550750) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 2,354 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 23322 in Chesapeake.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0032 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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.
- 23322 - Chesapeake
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for St. Brides Correctional Center (VA3550750) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St. Brides Correctional Center water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for St. Brides Correctional Center in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does St. Brides Correctional Center serve?
St. Brides Correctional Center serves approximately 2,354 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.
Where does St. Brides Correctional Center get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). St. Brides Correctional Center Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va3550750/
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