Nsa Hampton Roads, Main Base
EPA ID: VA3710850 · 7,533 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Nsa Hampton Roads, Main Base (VA3710850): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Nsa Hampton Roads, Main Base has supplied tap water to 7,533 residents with no violations of any type on record.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Nsa Hampton Roads, Main Base Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Nsa Hampton Roads, Main Base serves a community with a median household income of $62,428 and an estimated 71,196 residents across its service area. Approximately 87% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 36% 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?
Nsa Hampton Roads, Main Base'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th 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. 12 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
Nsa Hampton Roads, Main Base (EPA ID: VA3710850) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 7,533 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 4 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 Nsa Hampton Roads, Main Base (VA3710850) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nsa Hampton Roads, Main Base water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Nsa Hampton Roads, Main Base 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 Nsa Hampton Roads, Main Base serve?
Nsa Hampton Roads, Main Base serves approximately 7,533 people across 4 ZIP codes in Virginia.
Where does Nsa Hampton Roads, Main Base get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Nsa Hampton Roads, Main Base Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va3710850/
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