Historical Compliance Records VA

Vienna, Town of

EPA ID: VA6059800 ยท 27,134 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Vienna, Town of (VA6059800): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Records for Vienna, Town of show 1 violation over the monitored period, with every finding addressed and officially closed - the provider, which serves approximately 27,134 people, carries no outstanding enforcement actions in the current EPA dataset and meets all applicable drinking water requirements.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 50
Avg Safety Score
27,134
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.000629 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$980K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$212,156
Median Household Income
90,323
Service Area Population
11%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Vienna, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $212,156 and an estimated 90,323 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Vienna, Town of'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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Vienna, Town of compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 40 detections recorded. 10 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

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,320
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,120

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,120 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Vienna, Town of (EPA ID: VA6059800) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 27,134 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 5 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 current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 2, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.000629 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.

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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Vienna, Town of (VA6059800) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vienna, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Vienna, Town of; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Vienna, Town of serve?

Vienna, Town of serves approximately 27,134 people across 5 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Vienna, Town of 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
4
Latest sample
11/13/2023
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 5.4 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 5.4 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 3.8 ppt โ€” โ€”

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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Vienna, Town of safe to drink?
Vienna, Town of has a D safety grade based on 1 recorded violation. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Vienna, Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Vienna, Town of serve?
Vienna, Town of serves approximately 27,134 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Vienna, Town of's water source?
Vienna, Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Vienna, Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.000629 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Vienna, Town of's service area?
The Vienna, Town of service area has a median household income of $212,156. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Vienna, Town of get its water?
Vienna, Town of'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.). Vienna, Town of (VA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va6059800/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

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