Current Noncompliance VA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Pulaski, Town of

EPA ID: VA1155635 ยท 9,473 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pulaski, Town of (VA1155635): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for Pulaski, Town of yields 2 open violations that have not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 9,473 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

Data: EPA SDWIS

9,473
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$188K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,724
Median Household Income
26,672
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
57th
Poverty Percentile
63th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pulaski, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $60,724 and an estimated 26,672 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Pulaski, 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
23th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 84% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Pulaski, Town of compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Chlorite 1 mg/L (100% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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9,372 people
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9,271 people
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A 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Pulaski, Town of (EPA ID: VA1155635) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 9,473 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
December 30, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2021 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 Yes
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Pulaski, Town of (VA1155635) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pulaski, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Pulaski, Town of serve?

Pulaski, Town of serves approximately 9,473 people across 3 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Pulaski, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
87

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Pulaski, Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Chlorite. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Pulaski, Town of serve?
Pulaski, Town of serves approximately 9,473 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Pulaski, Town of's water source?
Pulaski, 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 Pulaski, Town of's service area?
The Pulaski, Town of service area has a median household income of $60,724. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pulaski, Town of get its water?
Pulaski, 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pulaski, Town of (VA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va1155635/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Pulaski, Town of (EPA ID: VA1155635) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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