Water System Report VA

James River Correctional Ctr

EPA ID: VA4075735 · 1,810 people served · 7 ZIP codes

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 Last verified: 2026-04-02

D · 50
Avg Safety Score
1,810
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$466K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for James River Correctional Ctr Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$134,563
Median Household Income
39,885
Service Area Population
1%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The James River Correctional Ctr serves a community with a median household income of $134,563 and an estimated 39,885 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
41th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Chesterfield 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

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 50% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $514
Total Estimated Cost $1,714

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 provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (50/100)

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
23160 0.004 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 6 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.

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?

Based on EPA records, James River Correctional Ctr has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does James River Correctional Ctr serve?

James River Correctional Ctr serves approximately 1,810 people across 7 ZIP codes 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.

Samples collected
87

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
132
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: 1,810
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 James River Correctional Ctr safe to drink?
James River Correctional Ctr has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
James River Correctional Ctr meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does James River Correctional Ctr serve?
James River Correctional Ctr serves approximately 1,810 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is James River Correctional Ctr's water source?
James River Correctional Ctr draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in James River Correctional Ctr's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.004 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of James River Correctional Ctr's service area?
The James River Correctional Ctr service area has a median household income of $134,563. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does James River Correctional Ctr get its water?
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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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