Western Virginia Water Authority
EPA ID: VA2770900 · 182,700 people served · 65 ZIP codes
Unlike fully compliant utilities, Western Virginia Water Authority has 1 outstanding EPA violation for approximately 182,700 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Western Virginia Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Western Virginia Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $65,521 and an estimated 324,629 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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?
Western Virginia Water Authority'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 1% of homes in Roanoke 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
Detected Contaminants
How Western Virginia Water Authority compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 113 detections recorded. 44 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Western Virginia Water Authority (EPA ID: VA2770900) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 182,700 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 65 ZIP codes across 22 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (62/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24179 | 0.031 mg/L | Yes | N/A |
| 24001 | 0.0048 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 24002 | 0.0048 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 24003 | 0.0048 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 24004 | 0.0048 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 24005 | 0.0048 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 24006 | 0.0048 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 24007 | 0.0048 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 24008 | 0.0048 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 24009 | 0.0048 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 24010 | 0.0048 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 24011 | 0.0048 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 24012 | 0.0048 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 24013 | 0.0048 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 24014 | 0.0048 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 24015 | 0.0048 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 24016 | 0.0048 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 24017 | 0.0048 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 24018 | 0.0048 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 24019 | 0.0048 mg/L | No | N/A |
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: 30 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 35 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
This system serves 65 ZIP codes:
24001 · 24002 · 24003 · 24004 · 24005 24006 · 24007 · 24008 · 24009 · 24010 24011 · 24012 · 24013 · 24014 · 24015 24016 · 24017 · 24018 · 24019 · 24020 24022 · 24023 · 24024 · 24025 · 24026 24027 · 24028 · 24029 · 24030 · 24031 24032 · 24033 · 24034 · 24035 · 24036 24037 · 24038 · 24040 · 24042 · 24043 24048 · 24050 · 24059 · 24064 · 24065 24066 · 24067 · 24077 · 24083 · 24085 24087 · 24088 · 24090 · 24092 · 24101 24121 · 24137 · 24151 · 24153 · 24155 24157 · 24175 · 24176 · 24179 · 24184
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Western Virginia Water Authority (VA2770900) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Western Virginia Water Authority water safe to drink?
Western Virginia Water Authority has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Western Virginia Water Authority serve?
Western Virginia Water Authority serves approximately 182,700 people across 65 ZIP codes in Virginia.
Where does Western Virginia Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Western Virginia Water Authority (EPA ID: VA2770900) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.