Public water system · VA1191150
ActiveClear Creek
At a glance
Clear Creek (PWSID VA1191150) is an active community water system in Washington County, Virginia. It reports serving 150 people through 60 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
150
Service connections
60
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Clear Creek compare with other water systems in Washington County?
By EPA's size categories, Clear Creek is a very small system (500 people or fewer). Washington County has 4 active public water systems, and Clear Creek is the largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 131% above the county average of 65 people per system, and accounts for 58% of the 260 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Virginia, the 2,420 active systems average 3,122 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Clear Creek is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Virginia has 844 active community water systems, 35% of the state's 2,420 active systems. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 162 Virginia systems (6.7%) list purchased surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Clear Creek?
EPA lists Clear Creek as owned by a local government. The VA state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 2 of the 4 active systems in Washington County (50%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Clear Creek have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for Clear Creek. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Clear Creek: frequently asked questions
Who runs Clear Creek?
Clear Creek (PWSID VA1191150) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the VA state drinking water program.
How many people does Clear Creek serve?
Clear Creek reports serving 150 people through 60 service connections in Washington County, Virginia.
Where does Clear Creek get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does Clear Creek have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Clear Creek's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the VA state drinking water program.
Where can I find Clear Creek's water quality report?
As a community water system, Clear Creek must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Washington County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Campground | Washington | 85 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Callebs Cove Campground | Washington | 25 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Clear Creek, PWSID VA1191150, Virginia”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/virginia/clear-creek-va1191150 (data as of October 1, 2026).