Water System Report VA

Central Water System

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Central Water System (VA4127190): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Central Water System stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 7,864 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

Data: EPA SDWIS

7,864
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00517 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$368K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$110,003
Median Household Income
25,048
Service Area Population
2%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
38th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Central Water System serves a community with a median household income of $110,003 and an estimated 25,048 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Central Water System'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
35th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

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8,089 people
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B 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,350
Total Estimated Cost $1,350

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

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
0.00517 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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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 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?
Central Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
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 maximum detected lead level is 0.00517 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Central Water System's service area?
The Central Water System service area has a median household income of $110,003. 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 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.). Central Water System Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va4127190/
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