Farmville, VA: High Radon Risk — 72/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Farmville's tap water quality puts it in VA's upper tier — health-based violations are rare and the compliance record is consistently above average.
How Farmville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Farmville Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.0023 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,000 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.36 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Farmville
Because residential water in Farmville, VA flows primarily through a single utility, infrastructure decisions, rate-setting, and EPA compliance are all managed within one organizational structure. Federal records show 1 system active in the area, but one provider dominates the service landscape for most homes and apartments.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Farmville, Virginia, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 16,192 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Farmville — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Farmville: B (72/100)
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
Farmville water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0023 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 1 ZIP code
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 1 ZIP code
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23901 | C | Farmville, Town of | 8,212 |
| 23909 | B | Farmville, Town of | 8,212 |
All ZIP Codes in Farmville
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 Farmville
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
Farmville: Remediation Cost in Perspective
For most homeowners in Farmville, the estimated cost of water and safety remediation represents a proportionally modest share of what properties are worth — placing this area in the lower tier of the remediation share scale.
Remediation costs in Farmville are relatively low compared to home values. The $400–$1,700 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 30% below the Virginia average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Farmville
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 Farmville 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.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Farmville
Flood risk in Farmville occupies the middle ground: 51 NFIP claims and 50% of local ZIP codes within FEMA flood zones. At that level, the risk pathways connecting flooding to water quality — treatment system stress, well infiltration, distribution backflow — become relevant considerations during significant flood events, even if day-to-day water quality is unaffected by flood history.
Farmville has a moderate flood history with 51 FEMA claims averaging $14,755 per payout. 50% 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>$1,000</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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