Battery Park, VA Water Safety: 73/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
For households in Battery Park, VA water data shows a consistently above-average safety picture.
How Battery Park Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Battery Park Water: The Quick Version
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.96 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Battery Park
Battery Park, VA draws its residential water from 2 separate providers among the 2 federally tracked systems. Each operates independently, with its own infrastructure, rate structure, and compliance record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Battery Park, Virginia (population ~11), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 8,292 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Battery Park — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Battery Park: B (73/100)
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
Battery Park water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Battery Park
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23304 | B | Smithfield, Town of | 8,089 |
All ZIP Codes in Battery Park
- 23304 [B]
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 Battery Park
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
Climate-Related Water Risk for Battery Park
NFIP records stretching across multiple decades show Battery Park accumulating 3 claims and carrying 100% of its ZIP codes inside FEMA flood zones — evidence of meaningful exposure that extends beyond isolated incidents. The mechanisms linking flooding to water quality haven't changed: treatment facilities can be overwhelmed, wells can be infiltrated, and distribution systems can experience backflow. For a community at this exposure level, those mechanisms shift from hypothetical to periodically relevant.
Battery Park has a moderate flood history with 3 FEMA claims averaging $4,138 per payout. 100% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,200</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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