Water System Report VA

Mt Zion/rustic Area

EPA ID: VA4036500 · 243 people served · 1 ZIP code

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Mt Zion/rustic Area stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 243 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

243
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$238K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$72,917
Median Household Income
4,385
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mt Zion/rustic Area serves a community with a median household income of $72,917 and an estimated 4,385 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mt Zion/rustic Area'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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Charles City County, Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% 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 $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Mt Zion/rustic Area (EPA ID: VA4036500) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 243 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 23030 in Charles City.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mt Zion/rustic Area (VA4036500) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mt Zion/rustic Area water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Mt Zion/rustic Area has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Mt Zion/rustic Area serve?

Mt Zion/rustic Area serves approximately 243 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.

Where does Mt Zion/rustic Area get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
104
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 243
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

Should I use a water filter?
Mt Zion/rustic Area meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mt Zion/rustic Area serve?
Mt Zion/rustic Area serves approximately 243 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mt Zion/rustic Area's water source?
Mt Zion/rustic Area draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mt Zion/rustic Area's service area?
The Mt Zion/rustic Area service area has a median household income of $72,917. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mt Zion/rustic Area get its water?
Mt Zion/rustic Area'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.
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