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Roanoke County, VA Water Quality

Water quality data for 1 public water systems serving Roanoke County, Virginia — based on EPA SDWIS enforcement records, lead testing results, and health-based violation history.

📅 2026 Report 🔄 Data updated 2026 Q2 📍 1 water systems · 4 cities
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Caution Advised — Some Systems Need Attention

Some systems have elevated lead levels or active violations. Check your specific city below.

C

Roanoke County Earns a C

Roanoke County: 4 communities across 1 water system. 100.0% have no open violations.

  • Median lead where detected: none detected
  • 0 communities with a lead detection, 4 reporting none detected
  • 4 communities with PFAS above the federal limit
  • 0 with significant inspection deficiencies
  • 100.0% of communities have no open violations
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Median Lead Level
County-wide, 90th percentile
1
Water Systems
Active CWS & NTNCWS
100%
Violation-Free
No active violations on record
How we grade counties: MyWaterIQ uses EPA SDWIS enforcement data — actual MCL violations and lead test results — not the aspirational MCLG targets used by some sites. A grade reflects real compliance history, not theoretical risk. Learn more →

Cities by Water Quality

⭐ Best Performing
  • Cave Spring
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 15 sampling points
    C
  • Hollins
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 15 sampling points
    C
  • Vinton
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 15 sampling points
    C
  • Glenvar
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 15 sampling points
    C
⚠ Needs Attention
  • Cave Spring
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 15 sampling points
    C
  • Hollins
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 15 sampling points
    C
  • Vinton
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 15 sampling points
    C
  • Glenvar
    Not detected
    PFAS above the limit at 1 of 15 sampling points
    C

All Cities in Roanoke County

Cave Spring Not detected C
Hollins Not detected C
Vinton Not detected C
Glenvar Not detected C
Showing 4 cities
No active violations Active violations

About Roanoke County Drinking Water

Roanoke County is served by 1 water system covering 4 communities. No community here has an open violation on record.

Lead was not detected in any community in Roanoke County that reported a result.

4 of 4 communities have PFAS above the limits EPA set in 2024, measured as a running annual average at each sampling point. State inspectors recorded no significant deficiencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roanoke County tap water safe to drink?▼
No community in Roanoke County has an open violation on record. 4 of 4 have PFAS above the federal limit, which is the main open concern.
What is the lead level in Roanoke County?▼
No community reported a lead detection.
How many water systems serve Roanoke County?▼
1 community water system serves 4 communities here.
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