Water System Report VA

Bottoms Bridge

EPA ID: VA4127200 · 2,510 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring for Bottoms Bridge: clean, five years, 2,510 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

2,510
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$368K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bottoms Bridge Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$123,640
Median Household Income
12,708
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bottoms Bridge serves a community with a median household income of $123,640 and an estimated 12,708 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Bottoms Bridge'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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in New Kent 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

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% 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 $1,500
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

Bottoms Bridge (EPA ID: VA4127200) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 2,510 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Bottoms Bridge (VA4127200) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bottoms Bridge water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bottoms Bridge has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bottoms Bridge serve?

Bottoms Bridge serves approximately 2,510 people across 2 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Bottoms Bridge get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
271
Unknown Material
792
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: 2,510
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

Should I use a water filter?
Bottoms Bridge meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bottoms Bridge serve?
Bottoms Bridge serves approximately 2,510 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bottoms Bridge's water source?
Bottoms Bridge draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bottoms Bridge's service area?
The Bottoms Bridge service area has a median household income of $123,640. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bottoms Bridge get its water?
Bottoms Bridge'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.
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