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Broadford, VA Water - Home Safety Score unavailable

Name: Water Quality Data for Broadford, VA
Creator: ZipCheckup
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1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

N/A

ZIPs with Violations

Zone 1

Radon Risk (High)

$1,200

Est. Remediation

Broadford Water: The Quick Version

Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
CDC health risk index: 16.14 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Broadford, Virginia, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 48 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Broadford.

Lead & Copper

Lead data: not yet available for Broadford
Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

All ZIP Codes in Broadford

24316

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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Broadford

11.4%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

15.9%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

18.7%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.4% ↑

Diabetes 15.9% ↑

Mental Health 18.7% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

How Old Is Broadford's Housing Stock?

2005

Median Build Year

Built Before 1986

Built Before 1970

PEX or Copper

Likely Pipe Material

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

Lead exposure in tap water isn't just a function of what water utilities deliver - it's also shaped by the plumbing inside individual homes. Structures built before 1986 may contain lead-soldered copper joints, and homes built before 1970 face an additional risk from lead pipes themselves. Broadford's median build year of 2005 suggests the housing stock is broadly weighted toward the safer post-1986 era, but the age distribution shown above makes clear that the pre-1986 share of the inventory still represents a meaningful fraction worth understanding for anyone in an older home.

2005

Median Year Built

Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Most homes in Broadford 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.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Broadford, VA

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Broadford?

Estimated remediation costs in Broadford average $1,200 per household, ranging from $800 to $1,500. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.

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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Broadford, VA Water - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/va/broadford/}
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Page version: August 2026.