Water System Report VA

Port Royal, Town of

EPA ID: VA6033600 · 327 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Port Royal, Town of reported no EPA violations for its service population of 327.

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

B · 83
Avg Safety Score
327
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$119,135
Median Household Income
602
Service Area Population
7%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Port Royal, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $119,135 and an estimated 602 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% 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

Port Royal, 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
55th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in King George 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

52 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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System Overview

PORT ROYAL, TOWN OF (EPA ID: VA6033600) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 327 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (83/100)

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
22535 0.004 mg/L No N/A

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Port Royal, Town of (VA6033600) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Port Royal, Town of water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Port Royal, Town of serve?

Port Royal, Town of serves approximately 327 people across 2 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Port Royal, 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
0
Unknown Material
98
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: 327
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 Port Royal, Town of safe to drink?
Port Royal, Town of earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Port Royal, 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 Port Royal, Town of serve?
Port Royal, Town of serves approximately 327 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Port Royal, Town of's water source?
Port Royal, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Port Royal, Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.004 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Port Royal, Town of's service area?
The Port Royal, Town of service area has a median household income of $119,135. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Port Royal, Town of get its water?
Port Royal, 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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