Water System Report VA

Radford Army Ammunition Plant

EPA ID: VA1121643 · 1,602 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Radford Army Ammunition Plant stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 1,602 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

1,602
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Radford Army Ammunition Plant Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,614
Median Household Income
34,473
Service Area Population
3%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
68th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Radford Army Ammunition Plant serves a community with a median household income of $60,614 and an estimated 34,473 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% 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

Radford Army Ammunition Plant'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
5th
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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,550
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $2,825

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

Radford Army Ammunition Plant (EPA ID: VA1121643) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 1,602 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 2 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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Radford Army Ammunition Plant (VA1121643) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Radford Army Ammunition Plant water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Radford Army Ammunition Plant has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Radford Army Ammunition Plant serve?

Radford Army Ammunition Plant serves approximately 1,602 people across 4 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Radford Army Ammunition Plant 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
81
Unknown Material
0
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: 1,602
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?
Radford Army Ammunition Plant meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Radford Army Ammunition Plant serve?
Radford Army Ammunition Plant serves approximately 1,602 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Radford Army Ammunition Plant's water source?
Radford Army Ammunition Plant draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Radford Army Ammunition Plant's service area?
The Radford Army Ammunition Plant service area has a median household income of $60,614. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Radford Army Ammunition Plant get its water?
Radford Army Ammunition Plant'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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