Water System Report VA

Childhelp

EPA ID: VA6047030 · 110 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Childhelp stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 110 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

C · 61
Avg Safety Score
110
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0014 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$359K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 5 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Demographics

$99,799
Median Household Income
17,770
Service Area Population
16%
Disadvantaged Population
46th
Poverty Percentile
64th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Childhelp serves a community with a median household income of $99,799 and an estimated 17,770 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Childhelp'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
46th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
54th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Orange 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

24 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
44 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 35% 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 Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $400
Flood Insurance $240
Total Estimated Cost $640

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

CHILDHELP (EPA ID: VA6047030) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 110 people from groundwater 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
22726 0.0014 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Childhelp (VA6047030) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Childhelp water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Childhelp serve?

Childhelp serves approximately 110 people across 5 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Childhelp 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
13
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: 110
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 Childhelp safe to drink?
Childhelp 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?
Childhelp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Childhelp serve?
Childhelp serves approximately 110 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Childhelp's water source?
Childhelp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Childhelp's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0014 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Childhelp's service area?
The Childhelp service area has a median household income of $99,799. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Childhelp get its water?
Childhelp'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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3

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