Water System Report VA

Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa

EPA ID: VA1027067 · 69 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring records confirm Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 69 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

69
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$90K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 3 (2022) to 2 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$39,174
Median Household Income
2,664
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa serves a community with a median household income of $39,174 and an estimated 2,664 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Buchanan 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

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa (EPA ID: VA1027067) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 69 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 24656 in Vansant.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa (VA1027067) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa serve?

Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa serves approximately 69 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.

Where does Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa 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
25
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 2011-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 69
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

Should I use a water filter?
Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa serve?
Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa serves approximately 69 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa's water source?
Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa's service area?
The Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa service area has a median household income of $39,174. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa get its water?
Osborne Mountain - Bcpsa'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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