Water System Report VA

Powhatan Courthouse

EPA ID: VA4145675 · 3,005 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Powhatan Courthouse, 3,005 residents served.

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

3,005
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$407K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Powhatan Courthouse Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$110,062
Median Household Income
30,385
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
25th
Poverty Percentile
35th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Powhatan Courthouse serves a community with a median household income of $110,062 and an estimated 30,385 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Powhatan 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
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
45th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Powhatan 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

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% 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 Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $900
Radon Mitigation $800
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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

Powhatan Courthouse (EPA ID: VA4145675) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 3,005 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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Powhatan Courthouse (VA4145675) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Powhatan Courthouse water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Powhatan Courthouse serve?

Powhatan Courthouse serves approximately 3,005 people across 2 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Powhatan 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
68
Unknown Material
247
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: 3,005
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?
Powhatan Courthouse meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Powhatan Courthouse serve?
Powhatan Courthouse serves approximately 3,005 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Powhatan Courthouse's water source?
Powhatan Courthouse draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Powhatan Courthouse's service area?
The Powhatan Courthouse service area has a median household income of $110,062. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Powhatan Courthouse get its water?
Powhatan 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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