Current Noncompliance VA

Kgcsa-dahlgren

EPA ID: VA6099295 ยท 2,650 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Kgcsa-dahlgren (VA6099295): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Five-year compliance data for Kgcsa-dahlgren includes 1 violation the EPA has not yet marked resolved - those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 2,650 residents across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,650
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00242 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kgcsa-dahlgren Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$105,016
Median Household Income
27,468
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kgcsa-dahlgren serves a community with a median household income of $105,016 and an estimated 27,468 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Kgcsa-dahlgren'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

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

Detected Contaminants

How Kgcsa-dahlgren compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Kgcsa-dahlgren (EPA ID: VA6099295) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 2,650 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP 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
0.00242 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.

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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 Kgcsa-dahlgren (VA6099295) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kgcsa-dahlgren water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Kgcsa-dahlgren serve?

Kgcsa-dahlgren serves approximately 2,650 people across 2 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Kgcsa-dahlgren get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Kgcsa-dahlgren's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP 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 Kgcsa-dahlgren serve?
Kgcsa-dahlgren serves approximately 2,650 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Kgcsa-dahlgren's water source?
Kgcsa-dahlgren draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Kgcsa-dahlgren's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00242 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Kgcsa-dahlgren's service area?
The Kgcsa-dahlgren service area has a median household income of $105,016. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Kgcsa-dahlgren get its water?
Kgcsa-dahlgren'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Kgcsa-dahlgren (VA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va6099295/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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