Water System Report VA

Tcpsa - Raven/doran

EPA ID: VA1185685 · 2,644 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, Tcpsa - Raven/doran has stayed completely violation-free for its 2,644 residents.

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

2,644
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$107K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Tcpsa - Raven/doran Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$42,211
Median Household Income
22,398
Service Area Population
85%
Disadvantaged Population
72th
Poverty Percentile
82th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Tcpsa - Raven/doran serves a community with a median household income of $42,211 and an estimated 22,398 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.

Environmental Justice Note: 85% 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

Tcpsa - Raven/doran'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
18th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
28th
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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.012 ppt, PFOS: 0.012 ppt, PFBS: 0.14 ppt, HFPO-DA: 0.08 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

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2,650 people
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2,595 people
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C 0 violations
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2,745 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,000
PFAS Treatment $83
Total Estimated Cost $2,283

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,283 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Tcpsa - Raven/doran (EPA ID: VA1185685) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 2,644 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 5 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 Tcpsa - Raven/doran (VA1185685) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tcpsa - Raven/doran water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Tcpsa - Raven/doran serve?

Tcpsa - Raven/doran serves approximately 2,644 people across 6 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Tcpsa - Raven/doran 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
1,065
Unknown Material
144
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: 2,644
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?
Tcpsa - Raven/doran meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Tcpsa - Raven/doran serve?
Tcpsa - Raven/doran serves approximately 2,644 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Tcpsa - Raven/doran's water source?
Tcpsa - Raven/doran draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Tcpsa - Raven/doran's service area?
The Tcpsa - Raven/doran service area has a median household income of $42,211. EPA EJScreen data classifies 85% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Tcpsa - Raven/doran get its water?
Tcpsa - Raven/doran'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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