Virginia, MN Water Safety: 83/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Virginia, EPA monitoring data shows low violation rates and healthy safety margins — a pattern that places the city well above MN's average for drinking water compliance across recent reporting cycles.
How Virginia Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Virginia Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.002 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.88 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Virginia
Residential addresses in Virginia, MN are served by 2 primary water providers out of 2 systems in federal records. Each system maintains separate infrastructure and files its own EPA compliance reports, so service conditions are not uniform across the city.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Virginia, Minnesota, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 9,848 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Virginia — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Virginia: B (83/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Virginia water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 2 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
All ZIP Codes in Virginia
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Virginia
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Virginia: Remediation Cost in Perspective
In Virginia, property values comfortably outpace what documented remediation typically costs — the equity share is proportionally low.
Remediation costs in Virginia are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 47% below the Minnesota average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Virginia
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Virginia appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Virginia, MN