Bay Quarter Shores
EPA ID: VA4133040 · 726 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bay Quarter Shores (VA4133040): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. EPA lists no violations for Bay Quarter Shores, serving 726 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bay Quarter Shores Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Bay Quarter Shores have a median household income of $70,260 and about 5,646 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 33% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Bay Quarter Shores'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Bay Quarter Shores (EPA ID: VA4133040) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 726 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 22473 in Heathsville.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.
- 22473 - Heathsville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Bay Quarter Shores (VA4133040) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bay Quarter Shores water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bay Quarter Shores 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 Bay Quarter Shores serve?
Bay Quarter Shores serves approximately 726 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.
Where does Bay Quarter Shores get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bay Quarter Shores Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va4133040/
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