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Roanoke, VA: 7 Violations - Home Safety 49/100

44 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Roanoke: D.

Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.

Your top priority: see the breakdown below and consider a certified water filter. NSF certified filters →

Unlike better-scoring cities in VA, Roanoke records health-based violations across a meaningful portion of its service areas - the overall safety grade is well below average.

How Roanoke Compares

Roanoke49/100
Virginia avg75/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

44
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems
2
ZIPs with Violations
D · 49
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
$238K
Median Home Value
$1,377
Est. Remediation (0.6% of home value)

Key Facts for Roanoke Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 7 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.0014 mg/L.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,377 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 14.52 - above typical levels.

Roanoke's Water Providers

Residential water service in Roanoke, VA is divided among 3 separate utilities, drawn from 8 systems on file with federal regulators.

Overview

We track home safety data for 44 ZIP codes in Roanoke, Virginia, covering 8 community water systems serving approximately 170,852 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 10 of 44 ZIP codes.

2 of 10 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (20%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Roanoke: D (49/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Roanoke water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0014 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 10 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

  • Zone 1 (High): 44 ZIP codes
  • Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
  • Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 4 1
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 4 2
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 4 1
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
24019 D 7 0 Western Virginia Water Authority
24012 — 1 0 Western Virginia Water Authority

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
24011 — Western Virginia Water Authority 182,700
24013 — Western Virginia Water Authority 182,700
24014 — Western Virginia Water Authority 182,700
24015 — Western Virginia Water Authority 182,700
24016 — Western Virginia Water Authority 182,700
24017 — Western Virginia Water Authority 182,700
24018 D Western Virginia Water Authority 182,700
24020 — Western Virginia Water Authority 182,700

All ZIP Codes in Roanoke

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Roanoke Community Health Snapshot

11.3%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
14.6%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.8%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.3% ↑
Diabetes 14.6% ↑
Mental Health 17.8% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

What's in Roanoke's Water?

Stage 1 DBP Rule 4 violations
Treatment Technique
Disinfection byproduct exposure risk
Surface Water Treatment Rule 4 violations
Treatment Technique
Pathogens may not be adequately removed
Revised Total Coliform Rule 4 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Roanoke

Property equity in Roanoke runs well ahead of estimated remediation costs - a cost-to-value ratio that sits in the low tier, meaning documented water and safety issues here are the kind homeowners can plan to address without treating the expense as a significant budget event relative to what their homes are worth.

Median Home Value
$237,900
Est. Remediation
$1,377
Remediation as % of home value 0.6%

Remediation costs in Roanoke are relatively low compared to home values. The $664–$2,227 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 24% below the Virginia average.

Roanoke: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

0.0014
mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Lead risk in Roanoke appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Roanoke: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

1,532
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$20,011
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
88%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Roanoke contains 1,532 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $20,011. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 88% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$1,377</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

What You Can Do in Roanoke

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
  2. Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Stage 1 DBP Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Roanoke's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
  4. Review your water system's CCR. Your utility publishes an annual Consumer Confidence Report with detailed test results. Request it or find it online.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Roanoke, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Roanoke, VA?
Roanoke has an average Home Safety Score of 49/100 (Grade D) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 7 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Roanoke have?
Roanoke water systems have a total of 7 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 44 ZIP codes.
Does Roanoke water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Roanoke is 0.0014 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Roanoke compare to Virginia average?
Roanoke has an average Home Safety Score of 49/100, which is below the Virginia state average of 75/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Roanoke?
Roanoke is served by 8 public water systems across 44 ZIP codes, serving approximately 170,852 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Roanoke?
Estimated remediation costs in Roanoke average $1,377 per household, ranging from $664 to $2,227. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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