Berkley Beach - Ebb Tide Beach
EPA ID: VA4193120 ยท 892 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Berkley Beach - Ebb Tide Beach (VA4193120): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Water monitoring history at Berkley Beach - Ebb Tide Beach, as reported to the EPA, contains no recorded violations; 892 residents are counted in its service population.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Berkley Beach - Ebb Tide Beach Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Berkley Beach - Ebb Tide Beach have a median household income of $63,215 and about 15,040 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Berkley Beach - Ebb Tide Beach'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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System Overview
Berkley Beach - Ebb Tide Beach (EPA ID: VA4193120) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 892 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
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.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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 available EPA compliance records for Berkley Beach - Ebb Tide Beach (VA4193120) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Berkley Beach - Ebb Tide Beach water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Berkley Beach - Ebb Tide Beach 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 Berkley Beach - Ebb Tide Beach serve?
Berkley Beach - Ebb Tide Beach serves approximately 892 people across 2 ZIP codes in Virginia.
Where does Berkley Beach - Ebb Tide Beach get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Berkley Beach - Ebb Tide Beach Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va4193120/
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