Water System Report VA

Route 100 Area

EPA ID: VA1071710 · 295 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at Route 100 Area shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 295 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

295
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$157K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Route 100 Area Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,550
Median Household Income
5,296
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Route 100 Area serves a community with a median household income of $63,550 and an estimated 5,296 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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

Route 100 Area'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
100th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Giles County, Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 100th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

66 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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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.

System Overview

Route 100 Area (EPA ID: VA1071710) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 295 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 24134 in Pearisburg.

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 Route 100 Area (VA1071710) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Route 100 Area water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Route 100 Area has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Route 100 Area serve?

Route 100 Area serves approximately 295 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.

Where does Route 100 Area 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
113
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 295
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?
Route 100 Area meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Route 100 Area serve?
Route 100 Area serves approximately 295 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Route 100 Area's water source?
Route 100 Area draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Route 100 Area's service area?
The Route 100 Area service area has a median household income of $63,550. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Route 100 Area get its water?
Route 100 Area'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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