Water System Report VA

Burkeville, Town of

EPA ID: VA5135110 · 432 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Burkeville, Town of, 432 residents served.

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

D · 40
Avg Safety Score
432
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$223K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$84,625
Median Household Income
8,177
Service Area Population
47%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
83th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Burkeville, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $84,625 and an estimated 8,177 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 47% 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?

Groundwater

Burkeville, Town of'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
23th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Amelia 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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

BURKEVILLE, TOWN OF (EPA ID: VA5135110) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 432 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (40/100)

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

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Burkeville, Town of (VA5135110) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burkeville, Town of water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Burkeville, Town of serve?

Burkeville, Town of serves approximately 432 people across 3 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Burkeville, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
312
Unknown Material
0
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: 432
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 Burkeville, Town of safe to drink?
Burkeville, Town of has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Burkeville, 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 Burkeville, Town of serve?
Burkeville, Town of serves approximately 432 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Burkeville, Town of's water source?
Burkeville, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Burkeville, Town of's service area?
The Burkeville, Town of service area has a median household income of $84,625. EPA EJScreen data classifies 47% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Burkeville, Town of get its water?
Burkeville, Town of'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.

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1

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3

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