Public water system · VA2161115
ActiveMartin Creek
At a glance
Martin Creek (PWSID VA2161115) is an active community water system in Roanoke County, Virginia. It reports serving 391 people through 156 service connections. Its primary water source is groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
391
Service connections
156
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Martin Creek compare with other water systems in Roanoke County?
By EPA's size categories, Martin Creek is a very small system (500 people or fewer). Roanoke County has 16 active public water systems, and Martin Creek is the 2nd-largest of them by population served. Its population served is about twice the county average of 196 people per system, and accounts for 12% of the 3,143 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Virginia, the 2,420 active systems average 3,122 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Martin Creek is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Virginia has 844 active community water systems, 35% of the state's 2,420 active systems. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. 2,089 Virginia systems (86%) list groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Martin Creek?
EPA lists Martin Creek as owned by a local government. The VA state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 7 of the 16 active systems in Roanoke County (44%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Martin Creek have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for Martin Creek. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Martin Creek: frequently asked questions
Who runs Martin Creek?
Martin Creek (PWSID VA2161115) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the VA state drinking water program.
How many people does Martin Creek serve?
Martin Creek reports serving 391 people through 156 service connections in Roanoke County, Virginia.
Where does Martin Creek get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers.
Does Martin Creek have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Martin Creek's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the VA state drinking water program.
Where can I find Martin Creek's water quality report?
As a community water system, Martin Creek must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Roanoke County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba Hospital | Roanoke | 444 | Community | Groundwater under influence of surface water |
| Back Creek Elementary School | Roanoke | 350 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Camp Roanoke | Roanoke | 344 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Girl Scout Camp Icimani | Roanoke | 300 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Homeplace | Roanoke | 269 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Masons Cove Elementary School | Roanoke | 250 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Martin Creek, PWSID VA2161115, Virginia”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/virginia/martin-creek-va2161115 (data as of October 1, 2026).