Wilderness
EPA ID: VA6137999 · 13,274 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wilderness (VA6137999): 8 past health-based violations, since resolved. Over the past five years, Wilderness recorded 10 violations, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 13,274 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wilderness Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Wilderness serves a community with a median household income of $113,733 and an estimated 15,608 residents across its service area.
🌊 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
Detected Contaminants
How Wilderness compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
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 Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 8, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 8, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 4, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 8 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: 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 | 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.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$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.
- 22508 - Locust Grove
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
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) — 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.
- #84 / 100 Most Unresolved Health Violations (U.S.)
- #4 / 25 Highest Exposure Burden (Virginia)
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Wilderness (VA): 8 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va6137999/
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