What the Vinton records show
- Water quality and PFAS
- 2 candidate water systems shown.Source date: Violations as of Q1 2026
- Air quality and emissions
- 3 monitoring records shown. Observation year: 2025.Source date: AQS data as of 2026
- Land and cleanup records
- No Superfund records returned in this report; 3 brownfield records shown.
- Infrastructure and incidents
- No pipeline incident records returned in this report; 3 RMP facility records shown (earlier stored inventory, current location coverage unverified).
Water quality in Vinton
Check your water bill for your utility name and confirm the reporting year. See EPA’s guide to finding your annual water quality report.
Drinking Water Compliance
Drinking Water Compliance
Public water-system records for Vinton, VA from EPA SDWIS.
Western Virginia Water Authority
PFAS above an official threshold detected in available EPA records.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City-area ZIP code · Serves 182,700 people
Wvwa Ferrum Water System
No active drinking-water issues detected in EPA SDWIS.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City-area ZIP code · Serves 1,996 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
PFAS Screening
7
PFAS Screening
PFAS screening separates EPA UCMR5 drinking-water monitoring from nearby DoD PFAS investigation-site records; EPA samples shown are from Sep 2023 to Mar 2024.
Drinking Water PFAS Monitoring
EPA UCMR5 samples public water systems. These results are separate from nearby PFAS cleanup or investigation-site records.
7 PFAS sample results above EPA limits
Sample period: Sep 2023 to Mar 2024
UCMR5 results are sampled by public water system, not every household. Confirm your water provider before treating these as tap-water results for a specific address.
| Chemical | Concentration (µg/L) | EPA Limit (µg/L) | Sample date | Over Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOA | 0.0089 | 0.0040 | 2023-09-11 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0063 | 0.0040 | 2024-03-20 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0055 | 0.0040 | 2024-03-20 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0049 | 0.0040 | 2024-03-20 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0047 | 0.0040 | 2024-03-28 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0046 | 0.0040 | 2023-09-15 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0041 | 0.0040 | 2024-03-20 | Yes |
PFAS detections below EPA limits.
Nearby PFAS Investigation Sites
DoD records are nearby site investigations, not Vinton drinking-water detections. Record names come from the source database and can be broad.
No DoD PFAS investigation records shown for this report.
Impaired Water Bodies
1
Impaired Water Bodies
EPA ATTAINS records identify assessed water bodies that do not meet water-quality standards for designated uses.
Glade Creek-Tinker Creek
Reported: Nov 2026
Health-relevant causes: Pathogens, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (pcbs)
Affected uses: Ecological, Fishconsumption, Recreation
Data from EPA ATTAINS
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
2
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
NPDES permits regulate pollutant discharges into U.S. waterways. Facilities must report compliance quarterly.
No NPDES-permitted facility records with current violation flags surfaced for this city report.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q4 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
To investigate water contamination, check the sampling locations, dates and results below. For tap water records, see Drinking water quality above.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Air quality and emissions in Vinton
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
Roanoke County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 30-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 30 may develop cancer from that exposure. This is in addition to cancer risk from all other causes.
Top modeled source groups
Data from EPA AirToxScreen
Nonattainment Status
Nonattainment Status
No EPA nonattainment designation records shown for this report.
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
Air Quality Monitoring (AQS)
EPA annual monitor summaries describe past measurements. For current air quality, see AirNow.
East Vinton Elementary School
Annual mean: 0.2 Parts per million
Observation year: 2025
Annual mean: 1.1 Parts per billion
Observation year: 2025
Annual mean: 11.0 Parts per billion
Observation year: 2025
Data from EPA AQS
Air Quality Violations or Noncompliance
1
Air Quality Violations or Noncompliance
Facilities regulated under the Clean Air Act. CAA HPV flags indicate serious noncompliance such as exceeding emission limits.
Air Violations
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
1
Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
TRI releases are self-reported annual totals (calendar year 2024). Hover fugitive or stack for definitions.
Frank Chervan Inc
Reported: 2024
Land cleanup and hazardous waste records in Vinton
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
Brownfield Sites
3
Brownfield Sites
Brownfield sites are properties where redevelopment is complicated by the presence of hazardous substances.
Open data source: Search EPA ECHO3 sites with active cleanup or investigation status
0 3rd Street, Vinton
Reported: Feb 2026
518 522 528 E Cleveland Avenue, Vinton
Reported: Feb 2026
520 Hardy Rd, Vinton
Reported: Feb 2026
Hazardous Waste — RCRA Handlers
3
Hazardous Waste — RCRA Handlers
Facilities with hazardous-waste handler records under RCRA in the reviewed 5-mile city-center search area. Active handler status is separate from air, water, or other ECHO compliance violations, which are shown in their own sections.
Active RCRA handler records in the reviewed city search area
Underground Storage Tanks
Underground Storage Tanks
No release reports shown in this group.
Reviewed: active/open records as of 2018
Data from EPA UST Finder
Reviewed: reporting year 2024
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
No MSHA mine or extraction site records shown for this report.
County radon potential
1
County radon potential
Roanoke County, VA
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Roanoke County is EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest potential). EPA defines Zone 1 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels above 4 pCi/L.
Radon levels can vary from home to home, so EPA recommends testing the property to know its indoor level.
Infrastructure, incidents, and community health in Vinton
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
No FEMA flood-zone records shown for this report.
EPA Risk Management Program Records
EPA Risk Management Program Records
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
EPA ECHO lists facilities linked to the Risk Management Program. Results include facilities with locations that can be matched. Records may be historical. Current operations, chemical inventories, and recent accident history are unverified.
Reviewed: 2000-present
Community Health Indicators
Community Health Indicators
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Roanoke County, VirginiaPop. 96,914
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
- County
- 6,933
- State
- 7,297
- National
- 7,972
Poor or Fair Health
- County
- 13.3%
- State
- 14.2%
- National
- 14.2%
Poor Physical Health Days
- County
- 3.4
- State
- 3.2
- National
- 3.3
Poor Mental Health Days
- County
- 5.0
- State
- 4.9
- National
- 4.8
Adult Smoking
- County
- 14.3%
- State
- 12.9%
- National
- 15.0%
Adult Obesity
- County
- 34.5%
- State
- 34.2%
- National
- 34.0%
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
- County
- 6.3
- State
- 7.3
- National
- 7.3
Drinking water violation indicator
- County
- No
- State
- N/A
- National
- N/A
Diabetes Prevalence
- County
- 8.3%
- State
- 10.2%
- National
- 9.6%
Life Expectancy
- County
- 78.5
- State
- 78.1
- National
- 77.6
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 6,933 | 7,297 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 13.3% | 14.2% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 14.3% | 12.9% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 34.5% | 34.2% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 6.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | No | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 78.5 | 78.1 | 77.6 |
Environmental questions about Vinton, Virginia
Has PFAS been found in the water in Vinton, Virginia?
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from Western Virginia Water Authority. Results dated Sep 11, 2023 to Mar 28, 2024 include PFOA at 0.0089 micrograms per liter and PFOS at 0.0041 to 0.0063 micrograms per liter.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
What do EPA records say about tap water in Vinton, Virginia?
EPA drinking water records on this page list 2 violations for Western Virginia Water Authority.
EPA drinking water records on this page list 6 violations for Wvwa Ferrum Water System.
Check your water bill to identify the utility serving your address. Ask that utility about current drinking water advisories.
What do annual air monitors show near Vinton, Virginia?
Nearby EPA monitoring stations provide annual air quality measurements for Vinton.
The monitoring station at East Vinton Elementary School recorded an annual average of 0.2 Parts per million for carbon monoxide in 2025.
The monitoring station at East Vinton Elementary School recorded an annual average of 1.1 Parts per billion for sulfur dioxide in 2025.
The monitoring station at East Vinton Elementary School recorded an annual average of 11 Parts per billion for nitrogen dioxide in 2025.
Download 2025 EPA annual monitor dataCurrent air quality on AirNow
Is there radon in Vinton, Virginia?
The radon data for Vinton covers Roanoke County. EPA places this area in Zone 1, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level above 4 picocuries per liter.
Are there Superfund or brownfield sites near Vinton, Virginia?
No Superfund sites were returned for this city report.
This city report shows 3 brownfield sites: 3rd Street Landfill; East Cleveland Avenue Properties; Former Auto Repair Shop.
EPA Superfund recordsView on EPA ECHOView on EPA ECHOView on EPA ECHO
What is the life expectancy in Vinton, Virginia?
The county data for Vinton reports a life expectancy of 78.5 years in Roanoke County, Virginia.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
What does the data say about premature deaths in Vinton, Virginia?
The county data for Vinton reports 6,933 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Roanoke County, Virginia. This measure adds up the years lost to early deaths and adjusts for differences in population age.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
Is there air pollution in Vinton, Virginia?
The county data for Vinton lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 6.3 micrograms per cubic meter in Roanoke County, Virginia.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.