Edwardsville, VA Water Safety: 73/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
EPA compliance records for Edwardsville tell a largely clear story: violation rates are low, health-based exceedances are uncommon, and the city's grade puts it well above average within VA.
How Edwardsville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Edwardsville Water: The Quick Version
- Estimated remediation: $1,800 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.56 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Edwardsville
As of current federal records, Edwardsville, VA is served primarily by one water utility among 1 tracked system. That single provider handles infrastructure investment, rate adjustments, and regulatory reporting under EPA oversight.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Edwardsville, Virginia, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 100 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Edwardsville — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Edwardsville: 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
Edwardsville water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Edwardsville
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22456 | B | NORTHUMBERLAND PLANTATION | 100 |
All ZIP Codes in Edwardsville
- 22456 [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 Edwardsville
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 Edwardsville
Within the NFIP's national dataset, Edwardsville falls in moderate-exposure territory — 1 documented incident spanning multiple decades, with 100% of local ZIP codes sitting inside FEMA flood boundaries. That combination warrants inclusion in any thorough local water quality review.
Edwardsville has a moderate flood history with 1 FEMA claims. 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>$1,800</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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Edwardsville, VA