Water System Report VA

Pulaski County Psa

EPA ID: VA1155641 · 9,452 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Pulaski County Psa recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 9,452 people.

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

9,452
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$188K
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 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pulaski County Psa 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 County Psa 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Pulaski County Psa'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
23th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
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

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

Comparable Water Systems

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Pulaski, Town of
9,473 people
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Big Stone Gap, Town of
9,372 people
C 0 violations
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0 violations
City of Franklin
9,000 people
B 3 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.

System Overview

Pulaski County Psa (EPA ID: VA1155641) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 9,452 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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: 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 County Psa (VA1155641) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pulaski County Psa water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Pulaski County Psa serve?

Pulaski County Psa serves approximately 9,452 people across 3 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Pulaski County Psa 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
116

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
5,019
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 9,452
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?
Pulaski County Psa meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pulaski County Psa serve?
Pulaski County Psa serves approximately 9,452 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Pulaski County Psa's water source?
Pulaski County Psa draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pulaski County Psa's service area?
The Pulaski County Psa 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 County Psa get its water?
Pulaski County Psa'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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