Water System Report VA

Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant

EPA ID: VA5780600 · 9,364 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Water monitoring for Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant: clean, five years, 9,364 residents.

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

C · 61
Avg Safety Score
9,364
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0012 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$144K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$45,482
Median Household Income
23,531
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
88th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant serves a community with a median household income of $45,482 and an estimated 23,531 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: 40% 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

Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant'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
52th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
38th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Halifax 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

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $720
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,120

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

HCSA- LEIGH STREET PLANT (EPA ID: VA5780600) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 9,364 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
24592 0.0012 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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 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 Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant (VA5780600) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant serve?

Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant serves approximately 9,364 people across 5 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant 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
87

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:

1
Confirmed Lead
68
Galvanized — Replacement Required
4
Unknown Material
4,389
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 9,364
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

Is water from Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant safe to drink?
Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant 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?
Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant serve?
Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant serves approximately 9,364 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant's water source?
Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0012 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant's service area?
The Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant service area has a median household income of $45,482. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant get its water?
Hcsa- Leigh Street Plant'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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