Water System Report VA

Cana Regional Water System

EPA ID: VA1035066 · 1,496 people served · 1 ZIP code

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Cana Regional Water System sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 1,496 people.

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

1,496
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$140K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cana Regional Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,933
Median Household Income
8,942
Service Area Population
57%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cana Regional Water System serves a community with a median household income of $53,933 and an estimated 8,942 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 57% 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?

Groundwater

Cana Regional Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

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

About 0% of homes in Carroll 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
Stable
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 Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Cana Regional Water System (EPA ID: VA1035066) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 1,496 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 24343 in Hillsville.

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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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 Cana Regional Water System (VA1035066) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cana Regional Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Cana Regional Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Cana Regional Water System serve?

Cana Regional Water System serves approximately 1,496 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.

Where does Cana Regional Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
394
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: 1,496
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?
Cana Regional Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cana Regional Water System serve?
Cana Regional Water System serves approximately 1,496 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cana Regional Water System's water source?
Cana Regional Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cana Regional Water System's service area?
The Cana Regional Water System service area has a median household income of $53,933. EPA EJScreen data classifies 57% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cana Regional Water System get its water?
Cana Regional Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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