Fort Monroe, VA Water Safety: 99/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Although water quality varies across any metro, Fort Monroe's systems collectively post above-average compliance scores for VA — and documented violations are few.
How Fort Monroe Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Fort Monroe Residents
- Average lead level: 0.003 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 99% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- CDC health risk index: 13.9 — above typical levels.
Fort Monroe's Water Providers
One utility dominates residential water service in Fort Monroe, VA — out of 1 system in federal records.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Fort Monroe, Virginia, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 415 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Fort Monroe — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Fort Monroe: A (99/100)
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
Fort Monroe water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0030 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23651 | A | Fort Monroe | 600 |
All ZIP Codes in Fort Monroe
- 23651 [A]
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.
Fort Monroe Community Health Snapshot
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
Fort Monroe Infrastructure Age
With 99% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
While newer cities carry lower aggregate plumbing risk from lead-era construction, Fort Monroe sits firmly in the older category. The median build year of 1904 indicates that more than half the housing stock was built before 1986, when lead solder was still legally used in residential copper plumbing — and a substantial portion likely predates 1970, when lead pipes were still commonly installed for service lines. These two thresholds together define the elevated plumbing risk environment that older housing cities carry, independent of what the municipal water supply delivers to the meter.
Over half of homes in Fort Monroe were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Fort Monroe: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Wherever 99% of local housing was built before solder rules changed — as is the case in Fort Monroe — a faucet-level sample closes the gap that aggregate utility data cannot.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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