Buchanan, Town of
EPA ID: VA2023160 · 1,220 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Buchanan, Town of (VA2023160): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. With no violations in its EPA file, Buchanan, Town of serves 1,220 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Buchanan, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Buchanan, Town of have a median household income of $62,536 and about 5,234 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Buchanan, 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Buchanan, Town of (EPA ID: VA2023160) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 1,220 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 24066 in Buchanan.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 24066 - Buchanan
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Buchanan, Town of (VA2023160) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buchanan, Town of water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Buchanan, Town of 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 Buchanan, Town of serve?
Buchanan, Town of serves approximately 1,220 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.
Where does Buchanan, Town of get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Buchanan, Town of Water Quality Report, VA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va2023160/
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