Franklin Acres
EPA ID: VA5067238 · 200 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Franklin Acres (VA5067238): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Franklin Acres recorded zero violations - solid performance for a utility serving 200 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Franklin Acres Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Franklin Acres serves a community with a median household income of $82,331 and an estimated 6,160 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Franklin Acres'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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Virginia
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Franklin Acres (EPA ID: VA5067238) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 200 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 24101 in Hardy.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00293 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 24101 - Hardy
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Franklin Acres (VA5067238) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Franklin Acres water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Franklin Acres 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 Franklin Acres serve?
Franklin Acres serves approximately 200 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.
Where does Franklin Acres get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Franklin Acres Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va5067238/
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