Historical Compliance Records VA

Appomattox Water System

EPA ID: VA5011050 ยท 1,761 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Appomattox Water System (VA5011050): 1 violation on record since 2021. Every entry among the 1 violation in EPA records for Appomattox Water System has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 1,761 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,761
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$199K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Appomattox Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$67,980
Median Household Income
12,592
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Appomattox Water System have a median household income of $67,980 and about 12,592 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 33% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Appomattox Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Appomattox Water System (EPA ID: VA5011050) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 1,761 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 8, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Appomattox Water System (VA5011050) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Appomattox Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Appomattox Water System; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Appomattox Water System serve?

Appomattox Water System serves approximately 1,761 people across 2 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Appomattox Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Appomattox Water System serve? ▼
Appomattox Water System serves approximately 1,761 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Appomattox Water System's water source? ▼
Appomattox Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Appomattox Water System's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Appomattox Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Appomattox Water System have a median household income of $67,980 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 33% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Appomattox Water System get its water? ▼
Appomattox Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Appomattox Water System (VA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va5011050/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Appomattox Water System (EPA ID: VA5011050) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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