Water System Report VA

Fort Belvoir

EPA ID: VA6059450 ยท 39,303 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fort Belvoir (VA6059450): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring for Fort Belvoir: clean, five years, 39,303 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 50
Avg Safety Score
39,303
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00017 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$648K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fort Belvoir Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$102,162
Median Household Income
10,261
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
31%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fort Belvoir serves a community with a median household income of $102,162 and an estimated 10,261 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Fort Belvoir'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% 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. 8 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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 โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $1,800 (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

Fort Belvoir (EPA ID: VA6059450) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 39,303 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 22060 in Fort Belvoir.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (50/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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
0.00017 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 the full compliance record for Fort Belvoir (VA6059450) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Belvoir water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Fort Belvoir 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 Fort Belvoir serve?

Fort Belvoir serves approximately 39,303 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.

Where does Fort Belvoir get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
116
Detections
24
Latest sample
1/2/2025
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 21.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 21.2 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBA 19.2 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 16.5 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOA 7.7 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBS 7.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOS 6.3 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Fort Belvoir safe to drink?
Fort Belvoir has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Fort Belvoir meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Fort Belvoir serve?
Fort Belvoir serves approximately 39,303 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Fort Belvoir's water source?
Fort Belvoir draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Fort Belvoir's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00017 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Fort Belvoir's service area?
The Fort Belvoir service area has a median household income of $102,162. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Fort Belvoir get its water?
Fort Belvoir'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Fort Belvoir, VA: Serves 39K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va6059450/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-va6059450,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Fort Belvoir, VA: Serves 39K People}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va6059450/}
}

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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