Powhatan Courthouse
EPA ID: VA4145675 · 3,005 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Powhatan Courthouse (VA4145675): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Zero violations are listed in EPA monitoring data for Powhatan Courthouse; a count of records like this is not a water-quality test for the 3,005 residents it serves.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Powhatan Courthouse Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Powhatan Courthouse have a median household income of $109,231 and about 27,085 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Powhatan Courthouse'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
Powhatan Courthouse (EPA ID: VA4145675) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 3,005 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 23139 in Powhatan.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | 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 1.
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.
- 23139 - Powhatan
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Powhatan Courthouse (VA4145675) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Powhatan Courthouse water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Powhatan Courthouse 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 Powhatan Courthouse serve?
Powhatan Courthouse serves approximately 3,005 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.
Where does Powhatan Courthouse get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Powhatan Courthouse Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va4145675/
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