Water System Report VA

Falls Mills - Tcpsa

EPA ID: VA1185151 · 870 people served · 4 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, Falls Mills - Tcpsa delivers safe water to 870 residents.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
870
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$108K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Falls Mills - Tcpsa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$45,984
Median Household Income
15,878
Service Area Population
82%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Falls Mills - Tcpsa serves a community with a median household income of $45,984 and an estimated 15,878 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 82% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Falls Mills - Tcpsa'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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Tazewell 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

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 87% 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
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
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

Falls Mills - Tcpsa (EPA ID: VA1185151) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 870 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

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.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 Falls Mills - Tcpsa (VA1185151) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Falls Mills - Tcpsa water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Falls Mills - Tcpsa has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Falls Mills - Tcpsa serve?

Falls Mills - Tcpsa serves approximately 870 people across 4 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Falls Mills - Tcpsa 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
322
Unknown Material
51
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 870
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

Is water from Falls Mills - Tcpsa safe to drink?
Falls Mills - Tcpsa has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Falls Mills - Tcpsa meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Falls Mills - Tcpsa serve?
Falls Mills - Tcpsa serves approximately 870 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Falls Mills - Tcpsa's water source?
Falls Mills - Tcpsa draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Falls Mills - Tcpsa's service area?
The Falls Mills - Tcpsa service area has a median household income of $45,984. EPA EJScreen data classifies 82% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Falls Mills - Tcpsa get its water?
Falls Mills - Tcpsa'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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