Wilderness
EPA ID: VA6137999 · 13,274 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Wilderness (VA6137999): 8 health-based violations recorded since 2021. While 10 violations did appear in Wilderness's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 13,274 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wilderness Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Wilderness have a median household income of $113,733 and about 15,608 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Wilderness'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
Wilderness (EPA ID: VA6137999) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 13,274 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 22508 in Locust Grove.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 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 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 8, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 8, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 4, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting | 8 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0089 mg/L | No | 2025-06-30 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 22508 - Locust Grove
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Wilderness (VA6137999) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilderness water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Wilderness; its 10 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Wilderness serve?
Wilderness serves approximately 13,274 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.
Where does Wilderness get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.
EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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.
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How to cite this page
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