Bedford Regional Water Authority (brwa)
EPA ID: VA5019052 · 38,794 people served · 14 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bedford Regional Water Authority (brwa) (VA5019052): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. With a five-year violation-free history, Bedford Regional Water Authority (brwa) delivers safe water to 38,794 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bedford Regional Water Authority (brwa) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Bedford Regional Water Authority (brwa) serves a community with a median household income of $70,391 and an estimated 162,512 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Bedford Regional Water Authority (brwa)'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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).
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
Bedford Regional Water Authority (brwa) (EPA ID: VA5019052) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 38,794 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 14 ZIP codes across 13 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
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
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.
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
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.
- 24095 - Goodview
- 24104 - Huddleston
- 24121 - Moneta
- 24139 - Pittsville
- 24174 - Thaxton
- 24179 - Vinton
- 24502 - Lynchburg
- 24503 - Lynchburg
- 24523 - Bedford
- 24536 - Coleman Falls
- 24550 - Evington
- 24551 - Forest
- 24556 - Goode
- 24571 - Lynch Station
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bedford Regional Water Authority (brwa) (VA5019052) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bedford Regional Water Authority (brwa) water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bedford Regional Water Authority (brwa) 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 Bedford Regional Water Authority (brwa) serve?
Bedford Regional Water Authority (brwa) serves approximately 38,794 people across 14 ZIP codes in Virginia.
Where does Bedford Regional Water Authority (brwa) get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
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 →
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ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bedford Regional Water Authority (brwa): Serves 39K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/va5019052/
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