Water System Report VA

City of Williamsburg

EPA ID: VA3830850 ยท 16,300 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Williamsburg (VA3830850): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: City of Williamsburg - zero violations, five years, 16,300 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

16,300
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00193 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$411K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Williamsburg Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$102,298
Median Household Income
99,753
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Williamsburg serves a community with a median household income of $102,298 and an estimated 99,753 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Williamsburg'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 10 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.012 ppt, PFOS: 0.012 ppt, PFBS: 0.14 ppt, HFPO-DA: 0.08 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Virginia

Fort Eustis
16,900 people
0 violations
0 violations
City of Radford
17,420 people
0 violations
Front Royal, Town of
15,000 people
11 violations
C 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of Williamsburg, (EPA ID: VA3830850) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 16,300 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 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
0.00193 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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 City of Williamsburg (VA3830850) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Williamsburg water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Williamsburg 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 City of Williamsburg serve?

City of Williamsburg serves approximately 16,300 people across 2 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does City of Williamsburg get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
116
Detections
3
Latest sample
8/5/2024
Highest analyte
PFHxS: 3.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxS 3.1 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Williamsburg meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Williamsburg serve?
City of Williamsburg serves approximately 16,300 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Williamsburg's water source?
City of Williamsburg draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Williamsburg's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00193 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Williamsburg's service area?
The City of Williamsburg service area has a median household income of $102,298. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Williamsburg get its water?
City of Williamsburg'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Williamsburg, VA: Serves 16K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va3830850/
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