Water System Report VA

Kenbridge, Town of

EPA ID: VA5111450 · 1,400 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Kenbridge, Town of sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 1,400 people.

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

C · 61
Avg Safety Score
1,400
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0103 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$131K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 2 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kenbridge, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$59,289
Median Household Income
17,030
Service Area Population
88%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
92th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kenbridge, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $59,289 and an estimated 17,030 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 88% 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

Kenbridge, Town of'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
44th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
16th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $720
Flood Insurance $240
Water Filtration $120
Total Estimated Cost $1,080

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

KENBRIDGE, TOWN OF (EPA ID: VA5111450) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 1,400 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (61/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
23944 0.0103 mg/L No N/A
23974 0.00323 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 Kenbridge, Town of (VA5111450) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenbridge, Town of water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Kenbridge, Town of has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Kenbridge, Town of serve?

Kenbridge, Town of serves approximately 1,400 people across 5 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Kenbridge, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
0
Unknown Material
730
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,400
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Kenbridge, Town of safe to drink?
Kenbridge, Town of has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Kenbridge, Town of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Kenbridge, Town of serve?
Kenbridge, Town of serves approximately 1,400 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Kenbridge, Town of's water source?
Kenbridge, Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Kenbridge, Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0103 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Kenbridge, Town of's service area?
The Kenbridge, Town of service area has a median household income of $59,289. EPA EJScreen data classifies 88% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Kenbridge, Town of get its water?
Kenbridge, Town of'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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3

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