CITY REPORT VA

Fort Eustis, VA Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

Zone 3

County Radon Potential (Low)

$500

Est. Remediation

Fort Eustis Water: The Quick Version

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0018 mg/L.
Homes built before 1986: 28% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.39.

Water Systems Serving Fort Eustis

Only a single entry appears in the water system list for Fort Eustis, VA; federal records tie 1 to the area.

Fort Eustis
Serves ~16,900 people

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Fort Eustis, Virginia (population ~4,768), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 16,900 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Water Sources

Fort Eustis water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0018 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	System	Population
23604	—	Fort Eustis	16,900

All ZIP Codes in Fort Eustis

23604

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 Fort Eustis

11.6%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

13.5%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

18.1%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.6% ↑

Diabetes 13.5% ↑

Mental Health 18.1% ↑

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

How Old Is Fort Eustis's Housing Stock?

2006

Median Build Year

28%

Built Before 1986

10%

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

Whether your home in Fort Eustis was built before or after 1986 matters more than the citywide median of 2006, because the 1986 federal lead restrictions cover plumbing installed after that point.

2006

Median Year Built

28%

Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)

10%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (10%) 1970–1986 (18%) Post-1986 (72%)

Most homes in Fort Eustis were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Protecting Children from Lead in Fort Eustis

28%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.0018

mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Pre-1986 construction accounts for about 28% of Fort Eustis homes; older plumbing in any of them can still add lead at the tap.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Fort Eustis, VA

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

0 EPA violations

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.0018 mg/L average of reported 90th-percentile lead results

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Infrastructure

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fort Eustis water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Fort Eustis is 0.0018 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.

How many water systems serve Fort Eustis?

Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Fort Eustis. The related population figure in our data is approximately 4,768 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Fort Eustis?

Estimated remediation cost per household in Fort Eustis: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.

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