Water System Report VA

Chesapeake Bay Estates

EPA ID: VA4133200 ยท 288 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Chesapeake Bay Estates (VA4133200): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Chesapeake Bay Estates has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 288 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

288
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$412K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Chesapeake Bay Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$88,984
Median Household Income
1,607
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Chesapeake Bay Estates serves a community with a median household income of $88,984 and an estimated 1,607 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Chesapeake Bay Estates'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

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
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

Chesapeake Bay Estates (EPA ID: VA4133200) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 288 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 22539 in Reedville.

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 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.

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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 Chesapeake Bay Estates (VA4133200) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chesapeake Bay Estates water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Chesapeake Bay Estates 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 Chesapeake Bay Estates serve?

Chesapeake Bay Estates serves approximately 288 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.

Where does Chesapeake Bay Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Chesapeake Bay Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Chesapeake Bay Estates serve?
Chesapeake Bay Estates serves approximately 288 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Chesapeake Bay Estates's water source?
Chesapeake Bay Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Chesapeake Bay Estates's service area?
The Chesapeake Bay Estates service area has a median household income of $88,984. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Chesapeake Bay Estates get its water?
Chesapeake Bay Estates'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.). Chesapeake Bay Estates Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va4133200/
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