Water System Report VA

Round Hill, Town of

EPA ID: VA6107650 ยท 5,055 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Round Hill, Town of (VA6107650): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Round Hill, Town of recorded zero violations - solid performance for a utility serving 5,055 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
5,055
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00344 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$690K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Round Hill, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$148,063
Median Household Income
34,692
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
18th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Round Hill, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $148,063 and an estimated 34,692 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Round Hill, Town of's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
24th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
48th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 66% 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. 13 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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5,065 people
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5,022 people
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5,007 people
4 violations
Clintwood, Town of
4,836 people
1 violation
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4,818 people
A 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,080
Radon Mitigation $560
PFAS Treatment $240
Water Filtration $120
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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 $2,000 (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

Round Hill, Town of (EPA ID: VA6107650) is a community water system in Virginia that serves approximately 5,055 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 5 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00344 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Round Hill, Town of (VA6107650) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Round Hill, Town of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Round Hill, 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 Round Hill, Town of serve?

Round Hill, Town of serves approximately 5,055 people across 5 ZIP codes in Virginia.

Where does Round Hill, Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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.

Samples collected
232
Detections
22
Latest sample
1/21/2025
Highest analyte
PFOS: 8.8 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOS 8.8 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFBS 8.3 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOA 5.6 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL
PFPeA 4.9 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 4.2 ppt โ€” โ€”

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Round Hill, Town of safe to drink?
Round Hill, Town of has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Round Hill, Town of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Round Hill, Town of serve?
Round Hill, Town of serves approximately 5,055 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Round Hill, Town of's water source?
Round Hill, Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Round Hill, Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00344 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Round Hill, Town of's service area?
The Round Hill, Town of service area has a median household income of $148,063. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Round Hill, Town of get its water?
Round Hill, Town of's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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