Water System Report VA

N a S Oceana

EPA ID: VA3810430 · 7,300 people served · 20 ZIP codes

Water monitoring for N a S Oceana: clean, five years, 7,300 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

A · 99
Avg Safety Score
7,300
People Served
20
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for N a S Oceana Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$90,680
Median Household Income
457,066
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The N a S Oceana serves a community with a median household income of $90,680 and an estimated 457,066 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

N a S Oceana'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Virginia Beach city, 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

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0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,450
Total Estimated Cost $1,450

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

N a S Oceana (EPA ID: VA3810430) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 7,300 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 20 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Average Home Safety Score: A (99/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
23460 0.001 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 16 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.

  • 23450 — Virginia Beach
  • 23451 — Virginia Beach
  • 23452 — Virginia Beach
  • 23453 — Virginia Beach
  • 23454 — Virginia Beach
  • 23455 — Virginia Beach
  • 23456 — Virginia Beach
  • 23457 — Virginia Beach
  • 23458 — Virginia Beach
  • 23459 — Virginia Beach
  • 23460 — Virginia Beach
  • 23461 — Virginia Beach
  • 23462 — Virginia Beach
  • 23463 — Virginia Beach
  • 23464 — Virginia Beach
  • 23465 — Virginia Beach
  • 23466 — Virginia Beach
  • 23467 — Virginia Beach
  • 23471 — Virginia Beach
  • 23479 — Virginia Beach

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for N a S Oceana (VA3810430) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is N a S Oceana water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, N a S Oceana has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does N a S Oceana serve?

N a S Oceana serves approximately 7,300 people across 20 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does N a S Oceana get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
575
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 7,300
Reported to Virginia

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from N a S Oceana safe to drink?
N a S Oceana earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
N a S Oceana meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does N a S Oceana serve?
N a S Oceana serves approximately 7,300 people with drinking water across 20 ZIP codes.
What is N a S Oceana's water source?
N a S Oceana draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in N a S Oceana's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of N a S Oceana's service area?
The N a S Oceana service area has a median household income of $90,680. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does N a S Oceana get its water?
N a S Oceana'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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