Water System Report VA

Stratford Harbour

EPA ID: VA4193920 · 1,230 people served · 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Stratford Harbour (VA4193920): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Stratford Harbour has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 1,230 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,230
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$243K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Stratford Harbour Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,063
Median Household Income
5,014
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Stratford Harbour serves a community with a median household income of $69,063 and an estimated 5,014 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% 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

Stratford Harbour'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Stratford Harbour (EPA ID: VA4193920) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 1,230 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 22520 in Montross.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Stratford Harbour (VA4193920) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stratford Harbour water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Stratford Harbour 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 Stratford Harbour serve?

Stratford Harbour serves approximately 1,230 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.

Where does Stratford Harbour get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Stratford Harbour meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Stratford Harbour serve?
Stratford Harbour serves approximately 1,230 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Stratford Harbour's water source?
Stratford Harbour draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Stratford Harbour's service area?
The Stratford Harbour service area has a median household income of $69,063. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Stratford Harbour get its water?
Stratford Harbour'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.). Stratford Harbour Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va4193920/
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