James River Correctional Ctr
EPA ID: VA4075735 · 1,810 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for James River Correctional Ctr (VA4075735): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. James River Correctional Ctr earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring - no violations in five years across a service area of 1,810 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for James River Correctional Ctr Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The James River Correctional Ctr serves a community with a median household income of $109,231 and an estimated 27,085 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
James River Correctional Ctr'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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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
James River Correctional Ctr (EPA ID: VA4075735) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 1,810 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 23139 in Powhatan.
Violation History
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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 23139 - Powhatan
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for James River Correctional Ctr (VA4075735) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is James River Correctional Ctr water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for James River Correctional Ctr 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 James River Correctional Ctr serve?
James River Correctional Ctr serves approximately 1,810 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.
Where does James River Correctional Ctr 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.
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 →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). James River Correctional Ctr Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va4075735/
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