Water System Report VA

Central Water System

EPA ID: VA4127190 · 7,864 people served · 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Central Water System (VA4127190): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Checked against the EPA violation database, Central Water System returns no entries for its service territory of 7,864 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

7,864
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0052 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$368K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Central Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$110,003
Median Household Income
25,048
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
2%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
38th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Central Water System have a median household income of $110,003 and about 25,048 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Central Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
35th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

35 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Central Water System (EPA ID: VA4127190) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 7,864 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

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
0.0052 mg/L No 2023-12-31

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

4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Central Water System (VA4127190) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Central Water System 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 Central Water System serve?

Central Water System serves approximately 7,864 people across 4 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Central Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Central Water System; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Central Water System serve? ▼
Central Water System serves approximately 7,864 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Central Water System's water source? ▼
Central Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Central Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0052 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Central Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Central Water System have a median household income of $110,003 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Central Water System get its water? ▼
Central Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.). Central Water System Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va4127190/
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