Water System Report VA

Hillsville, Town of

EPA ID: VA1035295 · 2,884 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Hillsville, Town of's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 2,884 residents year after year.

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

2,884
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$148K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hillsville, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,110
Median Household Income
15,732
Service Area Population
57%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hillsville, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $54,110 and an estimated 15,732 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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?

Surface Water

Hillsville, Town of'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 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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,050
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,450

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

Hillsville, Town of (EPA ID: VA1035295) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 2,884 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by VA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hillsville, Town of (VA1035295) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hillsville, Town of water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Hillsville, Town of has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Hillsville, Town of serve?

Hillsville, Town of serves approximately 2,884 people across 4 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Hillsville, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Hillsville, Town of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hillsville, Town of serve?
Hillsville, Town of serves approximately 2,884 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Hillsville, Town of's water source?
Hillsville, Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hillsville, Town of's service area?
The Hillsville, Town of service area has a median household income of $54,110. EPA EJScreen data classifies 57% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hillsville, Town of get its water?
Hillsville, Town of'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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