Water System Report VA

Lake Caroline

EPA ID: VA6033425 ยท 2,933 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lake Caroline (VA6033425): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Across the reporting cycles included in federal data, Lake Caroline has no EPA violation entries - the file covers a service population of approximately 2,933 residents and says nothing about individual household plumbing.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,933
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$355K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake Caroline Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$99,373
Median Household Income
22,241
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
7%
Disadvantaged Population
35th
Poverty Percentile
45th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Lake Caroline have a median household income of $99,373 and about 22,241 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Lake Caroline'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
45th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 4 detections recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $500

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $500 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Lake Caroline (EPA ID: VA6033425) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 2,933 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2024-12-31

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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Lake Caroline (VA6033425) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Caroline water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Lake Caroline 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 Lake Caroline serve?

Lake Caroline serves approximately 2,933 people across 2 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Lake Caroline get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Lake Caroline; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Lake Caroline serve? ▼
Lake Caroline serves approximately 2,933 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lake Caroline's water source? ▼
Lake Caroline draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lake Caroline's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Lake Caroline? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Lake Caroline have a median household income of $99,373 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lake Caroline get its water? ▼
Lake Caroline'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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lake Caroline Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va6033425/
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  title  = {{Lake Caroline Water Quality Report, VA}},
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