Montvale Water, Inc.
EPA ID: VA5019675 · 698 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Montvale Water, Inc. (VA5019675): 5 EPA violations in the last five years. Although 5 violations appeared on Montvale Water, Inc.'s record, all have been remedied - currently compliant, 698 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Montvale Water, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Montvale Water, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $65,238 and an estimated 1,421 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Montvale Water, Inc.'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Montvale Water, Inc. compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Montvale Water, Inc. (EPA ID: VA5019675) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 698 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 24122 in Montvale.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
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 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 24122 - Montvale
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Montvale Water, Inc. (VA5019675) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Montvale Water, Inc. water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Montvale Water, Inc.; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Montvale Water, Inc. serve?
Montvale Water, Inc. serves approximately 698 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.
Where does Montvale Water, Inc. get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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