Water System Report VA

Whaleyville Water Wks

EPA ID: VA3800880 ยท 545 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Whaleyville Water Wks (VA3800880): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring for Whaleyville Water Wks: clean, five years, 545 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

545
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$287K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Whaleyville Water Wks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,798
Median Household Income
59,264
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Whaleyville Water Wks serves a community with a median household income of $75,798 and an estimated 59,264 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Whaleyville Water Wks'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
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

41 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 $1,833
Total Estimated Cost $1,833

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

Whaleyville Water Wks (EPA ID: VA3800880) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 545 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Whaleyville Water Wks (VA3800880) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whaleyville Water Wks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Whaleyville Water Wks 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 Whaleyville Water Wks serve?

Whaleyville Water Wks serves approximately 545 people across 3 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Whaleyville Water Wks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Whaleyville Water Wks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Whaleyville Water Wks serve?
Whaleyville Water Wks serves approximately 545 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Whaleyville Water Wks's water source?
Whaleyville Water Wks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Whaleyville Water Wks's service area?
The Whaleyville Water Wks service area has a median household income of $75,798. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Whaleyville Water Wks get its water?
Whaleyville Water Wks'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Whaleyville Water Wks Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va3800880/
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