Water System Report VA

Campbell County Central System

EPA ID: VA5031150 · 21,761 people served · 11 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Campbell County Central System has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 21,761 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

21,761
People Served
11
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$208K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Campbell County Central System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,027
Median Household Income
138,784
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
44th
Poverty Percentile
66th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Campbell County Central System serves a community with a median household income of $67,027 and an estimated 138,784 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Campbell County Central 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
21th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Lynchburg city, Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

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21,184 people
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22,630 people
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Bvu Authority
20,000 people
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Buchanan Company Psa
19,326 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,091
Total Estimated Cost $2,291

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

Campbell County Central System (EPA ID: VA5031150) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 21,761 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 3 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: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 7 additional ZIPs 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 Campbell County Central System (VA5031150) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Campbell County Central System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Campbell County Central System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Campbell County Central System serve?

Campbell County Central System serves approximately 21,761 people across 11 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Campbell County Central System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
4,121
Unknown Material
4,778
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: 21,761
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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Campbell County Central System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Campbell County Central System serve?
Campbell County Central System serves approximately 21,761 people with drinking water across 11 ZIP codes.
What is Campbell County Central System's water source?
Campbell County Central System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Campbell County Central System's service area?
The Campbell County Central System service area has a median household income of $67,027. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Campbell County Central System get its water?
Campbell County Central 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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