Bracey, VA Water Safety: 83/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Bracey tap water earns a high safety grade — above-average compliance with VA and federal standards.
How Bracey Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Bracey Water
- Average lead level: 0.0022 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 29% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 16.53 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Bracey
2 independent water providers serve Bracey, VA — 2 systems appear in federal records.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Bracey, Virginia (population ~2,096), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 4,475 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Bracey — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Bracey: 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
Bracey water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0022 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)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23919 | B | River Ridge | 950 |
All ZIP Codes in Bracey
- 23919 [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.
Health Outcomes in Bracey
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
Housing & Infrastructure in Bracey
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Compared to many older metro areas, Bracey carries a relatively newer housing profile — the median build year of 1995 places most of the stock in the post-1986 era when lead solder was federally banned from new plumbing. That shift meaningfully reduces the baseline likelihood of lead leaching from copper joint solder. Homes from before 1986 do still exist in the mix, however, and individual testing remains the only way to confirm what a specific tap actually delivers.
Most homes in Bracey were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Bracey Homeowners
Across Bracey, the equity share taken up by estimated remediation is small — a favorable ratio for most property owners.
Remediation costs in Bracey are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 17% below the Virginia average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Bracey
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.
Older homes from the pre-rule era make up 29% of Bracey's inventory, a contained slice. Citywide aggregate readings stay below 0.015 mg/L under EPA Lead and Copper Rule monitoring, suggesting systemic lead is not a dominant local concern. What the aggregate cannot do is reflect conditions inside any single building, where interior plumbing age, water chemistry, and stagnation patterns interact differently than they do across thousands of service connections combined into one figure.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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