Water System Report VA

West Point, Town of

EPA ID: VA4101900 ยท 3,063 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for West Point, Town of (VA4101900): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Unlike many utilities its size, West Point, Town of carries a violation-free five-year record - no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 3,063 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,063
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0039 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$266K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for West Point, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$94,531
Median Household Income
5,386
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The West Point, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $94,531 and an estimated 5,386 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

West Point, Town of'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 73% 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 $1,800
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.

System Overview

West Point, Town of (EPA ID: VA4101900) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 3,063 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 23181 in West Point.

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
0.0039 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for West Point, Town of (VA4101900) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Point, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for West Point, Town of 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 West Point, Town of serve?

West Point, Town of serves approximately 3,063 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.

Where does West Point, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
174

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?
West Point, Town of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does West Point, Town of serve?
West Point, Town of serves approximately 3,063 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is West Point, Town of's water source?
West Point, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in West Point, Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0039 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of West Point, Town of's service area?
The West Point, Town of service area has a median household income of $94,531. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does West Point, Town of get its water?
West Point, Town of'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). West Point, Town of Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va4101900/
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