Hampton, VA: 3 Violations - Home Safety 83/100
11 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Hampton: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Although water quality varies across any metro, Hampton's systems collectively post above-average compliance scores for VA - and documented violations are few.
How Hampton Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Hampton, VA
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Hampton score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Hampton Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations in the past 5 years.
- Estimated remediation: $1,575 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.9 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Hampton
Water service in Hampton, VA is split across 2 utilities out of 2 tracked federally, each operating its own infrastructure and compliance record.
- B
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 11 ZIP codes in Hampton, Virginia (population ~138,755), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 418,186 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 9 of 11 ZIP codes.
3 of 9 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (33%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Hampton: B (83/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Hampton water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 9 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 11 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 8 | 3 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 4 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23665 | B | 3 | 0 | City of Newport News, |
| 23666 | B | 3 | 0 | City of Newport News, |
| 23681 | — | 3 | 0 | Langley Air Force Base |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23661 | B | City of Newport News, | 407,300 |
| 23663 | B | City of Newport News, | 407,300 |
| 23664 | B | City of Newport News, | 407,300 |
| 23667 | — | City of Newport News, | 407,300 |
| 23668 | B | City of Newport News, | 407,300 |
| 23669 | B | City of Newport News, | 407,300 |
All ZIP Codes in Hampton
- 23630
- 23661 [B]
- 23663 [B]
- 23664 [B]
- 23665 [B] - 3 violations
- 23666 [B] - 3 violations
- 23667
- 23668 [B]
- 23669 [B]
- 23670
- 23681 - 3 violations
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.
Health Outcomes in Hampton
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
Top Contaminants in Hampton Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Hampton Homeowners
Low proportionality - that's the Hampton picture when remediation costs are placed against typical home equity.
Remediation costs in Hampton are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,050–$2,275 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 23% below the Virginia average.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Hampton
Historical NFIP data for Hampton contains 5,620 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $15,964. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
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. The <strong>$1,575</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hampton, VA