Westlake Area Public Water System
EPA ID: VA5067244 · 3,525 people served · 44 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Westlake Area Public Water System (VA5067244): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero EPA violations over five years - Westlake Area Public Water System has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 3,525.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The Westlake Area Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $55,882 and an estimated 170,852 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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?
Westlake Area Public 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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 75 detections recorded. 30 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
Westlake Area Public Water System (EPA ID: VA5067244) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 3,525 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 44 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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
This system serves 44 ZIP codes:
24001 · 24002 · 24003 · 24004 · 24005 24006 · 24007 · 24008 · 24009 · 24010 24011 · 24012 · 24013 · 24014 · 24015 24016 · 24017 · 24018 · 24019 · 24020 24022 · 24023 · 24024 · 24025 · 24026 24027 · 24028 · 24029 · 24030 · 24031 24032 · 24033 · 24034 · 24035 · 24036 24037 · 24038 · 24040 · 24042 · 24043 24048 · 24050 · 24155 · 24157
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Westlake Area Public Water System (VA5067244) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westlake Area Public Water System water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Westlake Area Public Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years - a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Westlake Area Public Water System serve?
Westlake Area Public Water System serves approximately 3,525 people across 44 ZIP codes in Virginia.
Where does Westlake Area Public Water System get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
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 →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Westlake Area Public Water System Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va5067244/
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Data as of April 2026.