Public water system · VA1051732
ActiveDcpsa - Rush Creek
At a glance
Dcpsa - Rush Creek (PWSID VA1051732) is an active community water system in Dickenson County, Virginia. It reports serving 25 people through 10 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
25
Service connections
10
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Dcpsa - Rush Creek compare with other water systems in Dickenson County?
By EPA's size categories, Dcpsa - Rush Creek is a very small system (500 people or fewer). Dickenson County has 19 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 841 people per system, and accounts for 0.2% of the 15,975 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 Dcpsa - Rush 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 Dcpsa - Rush Creek?
EPA lists Dcpsa - Rush 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. 18 of the 19 active systems in Dickenson County (95%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Dcpsa - Rush 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 Dcpsa - Rush Creek. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Dcpsa - Rush Creek: frequently asked questions
Who runs Dcpsa - Rush Creek?
Dcpsa - Rush Creek (PWSID VA1051732) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the VA state drinking water program.
How many people does Dcpsa - Rush Creek serve?
Dcpsa - Rush Creek reports serving 25 people through 10 service connections in Dickenson County, Virginia.
Where does Dcpsa - Rush 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 Dcpsa - Rush Creek have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Dcpsa - Rush 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 Dcpsa - Rush Creek's water quality report?
As a community water system, Dcpsa - Rush 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 Dickenson County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clintwood, Town of | Dickenson | 4,836 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Dcpsa - Big Caney | Dickenson | 3,660 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Dcpsa - Dickenson County Regional | Dickenson | 2,978 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Dcpsa - Skeetrock | Dickenson | 1,090 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Dcpsa - Honey Camp/Darwin | Dickenson | 700 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Sandy Ridge - Dcpsa | Dickenson | 592 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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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, “Dcpsa - Rush Creek, PWSID VA1051732, Virginia”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/virginia/dcpsa-rush-creek-va1051732 (data as of October 1, 2026).