Fort Story
EPA ID: VA3810210 · 2,510 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fort Story (VA3810210): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Fort Story posted zero EPA violations serving 2,510 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fort Story Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Fort Story serves a community with a median household income of $97,945 and an estimated 44,641 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Fort Story'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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
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
Fort Story (EPA ID: VA3810210) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 2,510 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 23451 in Virginia Beach.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0012 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.
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.
- 23451 - Virginia Beach
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Fort Story (VA3810210) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Story water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Fort Story 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 Fort Story serve?
Fort Story serves approximately 2,510 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.
Where does Fort Story get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Fort Story Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va3810210/
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