Water System Report VA

Mt Olivet

EPA ID: VA1155505 · 345 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring for Mt Olivet: clean, five years, 345 residents.

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

345
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$161K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2022) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mt Olivet Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,790
Median Household Income
13,370
Service Area Population
13%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mt Olivet serves a community with a median household income of $58,790 and an estimated 13,370 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% 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

Mt Olivet'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Pulaski 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

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 95% 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

Mt Olivet (EPA ID: VA1155505) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 345 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 24301 in Pulaski.

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 Mt Olivet (VA1155505) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mt Olivet water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Mt Olivet serve?

Mt Olivet serves approximately 345 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.

Where does Mt Olivet 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
168
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: 345
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?
Mt Olivet meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mt Olivet serve?
Mt Olivet serves approximately 345 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mt Olivet's water source?
Mt Olivet draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mt Olivet's service area?
The Mt Olivet service area has a median household income of $58,790. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mt Olivet get its water?
Mt Olivet'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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