Water System Report VA

Lake Land`or

EPA ID: VA6033450 · 4,818 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Lake Land`or has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 4,818 residents.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
4,818
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$367K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 4 (2024) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake Land`or Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$100,488
Median Household Income
30,497
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
35th
Poverty Percentile
45th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake Land`or serves a community with a median household income of $100,488 and an estimated 30,497 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lake Land`or'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
45th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Caroline 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

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.012 ppt, PFOS: 0.012 ppt, PFBS: 0.14 ppt, HFPO-DA: 0.08 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Virginia

Lawrenceville, Town of
4,806 people
C 10 violations
Clintwood, Town of
4,836 people
C 3 violations
Luray, Town of
4,794 people
C 1 violation
0 violations
Coeburn, Town of
4,630 people
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,600
PFAS Treatment $333
Radon Mitigation $133
Total Estimated Cost $2,067

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

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 $2,067 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Lake Land`or (EPA ID: VA6033450) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 4,818 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

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 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 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 Lake Land`or (VA6033450) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Land`or water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lake Land`or has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lake Land`or serve?

Lake Land`or serves approximately 4,818 people across 4 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Lake Land`or get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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.

Samples collected
522
Detections
9
Latest sample
10/18/2023
Highest analyte
PFBS: 5.4 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBS 5.4 ppt
PFHxA 4.1 ppt
PFPeA 3.5 ppt

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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,736
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 4,818
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 Lake Land`or safe to drink?
Lake Land`or 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?
Lake Land`or meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lake Land`or serve?
Lake Land`or serves approximately 4,818 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Lake Land`or's water source?
Lake Land`or draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lake Land`or's service area?
The Lake Land`or service area has a median household income of $100,488. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lake Land`or get its water?
Lake Land`or'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. 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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