Monitoring Violations VA

Rocky Gap/bastian Regional

EPA ID: VA1021700 · 985 people served · 1 ZIP code

While corrective steps may be in progress, Rocky Gap/bastian Regional currently shows 4 EPA violations unresolved — serving a population of approximately 985.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 61
Avg Safety Score
985
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
7
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
5
Contaminants Flagged
$172K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rocky Gap/bastian Regional Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$63,982
Median Household Income
3,789
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Rocky Gap/bastian Regional serves a community with a median household income of $63,982 and an estimated 3,789 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Rocky Gap/bastian Regional'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Bland County, Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Rocky Gap/bastian Regional compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Founders Bridge
980 people
0 violations
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975 people
B 0 violations
C 5 violations
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1,000 people
0 violations
Wythe County West
1,001 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Rocky Gap/bastian Regional (EPA ID: VA1021700) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 985 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 24315 in Bland.

Average Home Safety Score: C (61/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

7 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Unresolved
December 30, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring 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 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
24315 0.0018 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

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

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Rocky Gap/bastian Regional (VA1021700) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rocky Gap/bastian Regional water safe to drink?

Rocky Gap/bastian Regional has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Rocky Gap/bastian Regional serve?

Rocky Gap/bastian Regional serves approximately 985 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.

Where does Rocky Gap/bastian Regional get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
432
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 985
Reported to Virginia

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Rocky Gap/bastian Regional safe to drink?
Rocky Gap/bastian Regional has a C safety grade based on 7 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Rocky Gap/bastian Regional's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Rocky Gap/bastian Regional serve?
Rocky Gap/bastian Regional serves approximately 985 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Rocky Gap/bastian Regional's water source?
Rocky Gap/bastian Regional draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Rocky Gap/bastian Regional's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0018 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Rocky Gap/bastian Regional's service area?
The Rocky Gap/bastian Regional service area has a median household income of $63,982. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Rocky Gap/bastian Regional get its water?
Rocky Gap/bastian Regional'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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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