Water System Report VA

Pulaski County Psa

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pulaski County Psa (VA1155641): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. 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

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

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.

๐ŸŒŠ 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

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

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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 $1,400
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 accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

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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?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Pulaski County Psa in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pulaski County Psa Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va1155641/
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