Rivermont Heights
EPA ID: VA2163701 · 120 people served · 1 ZIP code
Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Rivermont Heights — the supplier serving 120 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rivermont Heights Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Rivermont Heights serves a community with a median household income of $77,839 and an estimated 17,760 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Rivermont Heights'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.
About 2% of homes in Lexington city, Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Rivermont Heights (EPA ID: VA2163701) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 120 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 24450 in Lexington.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 24450 — Lexington
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Rivermont Heights (VA2163701) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rivermont Heights water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Rivermont Heights has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Rivermont Heights serve?
Rivermont Heights serves approximately 120 people across 1 ZIP code in Virginia.
Where does Rivermont Heights 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:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.