Water System Report VA

New Kent Courthouse

EPA ID: VA4127530 · 3,187 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, New Kent Courthouse has stayed completely violation-free for its 3,187 residents.

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

3,187
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$378K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for New Kent Courthouse Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$130,203
Median Household Income
4,913
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
28%
Pre-1986 Housing

The New Kent Courthouse serves a community with a median household income of $130,203 and an estimated 4,913 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

New Kent Courthouse'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

17 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
48 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 26% 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

New Kent Courthouse (EPA ID: VA4127530) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 3,187 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 23124 in New Kent.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for New Kent Courthouse (VA4127530) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Kent Courthouse water safe to drink?

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

How many people does New Kent Courthouse serve?

New Kent Courthouse serves approximately 3,187 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.

Where does New Kent Courthouse 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
7
Unknown Material
240
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: 3,187
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?
New Kent Courthouse meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does New Kent Courthouse serve?
New Kent Courthouse serves approximately 3,187 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is New Kent Courthouse's water source?
New Kent Courthouse draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of New Kent Courthouse's service area?
The New Kent Courthouse service area has a median household income of $130,203. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does New Kent Courthouse get its water?
New Kent Courthouse'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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