Historical Compliance Records VA

Hamilton, Town of

EPA ID: VA6107150 ยท 2,240 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hamilton, Town of (VA6107150): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Five years tracked: Hamilton, Town of had 2 violations, all cleared, 2,240 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 66
Avg Safety Score
2,240
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
1
Contaminants Flagged
$718K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$180,663
Median Household Income
59,416
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
10th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hamilton, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $180,663 and an estimated 59,416 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% 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

Hamilton, 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
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

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 50% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Hamilton, Town of compares to EPA limits

Arsenic 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

What This Means For You

Arsenic at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 13 detections recorded. 3 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†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Virginia

Chase City,town of
2,242 people
4 violations
Amherst, Town of
2,231 people
3 violations
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2,250 people
4 violations
New Market, Town of
2,274 people
0 violations
Saltville, Town of
2,204 people
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,600
Radon Mitigation $400
PFAS Treatment $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $2,400 (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

Hamilton, Town of (EPA ID: VA6107150) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 2,240 people from groundwater sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (66/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 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 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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
January 1, 2021 Arsenic Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Arsenic Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Arsenic Inorganic 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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 2 (Moderate 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 Hamilton, Town of (VA6107150) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamilton, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Hamilton, Town of; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Hamilton, Town of serve?

Hamilton, Town of serves approximately 2,240 people across 3 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Hamilton, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
10
Latest sample
12/20/2023
Highest analyte
PFOA: 6.1 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 6.1 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBS 6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOS 4.6 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFPeA 3.8 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†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Hamilton, Town of safe to drink?
Hamilton, Town of has a C safety grade based on 2 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Hamilton, Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Arsenic. 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 Hamilton, Town of serve?
Hamilton, Town of serves approximately 2,240 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Hamilton, Town of's water source?
Hamilton, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hamilton, Town of's service area?
The Hamilton, Town of service area has a median household income of $180,663. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hamilton, Town of get its water?
Hamilton, 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hamilton, Town of (VA): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va6107150/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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