Henrico, VA: 2 Violations - Home Safety 100/100
11 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Henrico: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
How does Henrico tap water hold up under EPA scrutiny? Above average for VA - documented violations are uncommon and the safety grade reflects a clean overall record.
How Henrico Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Henrico, VA
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Henrico score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Henrico Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0007 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 61% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,344 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.34 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Henrico
Federal records list 5 water systems tied to Henrico, VA. Of those, 3 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 11 ZIP codes in Henrico, Virginia (population ~195,547), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 570,627 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 7 of 11 ZIP codes.
3 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (43%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Henrico: A (100/100)
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
Henrico water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0007 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 7 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 | 4 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23231 | A | 1 | 0 | Henrico County Water System |
| 23233 | A | 1 | 0 | Henrico County Water System |
| 23238 | A | 1 | 0 | Henrico County Water System |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23075 | — | Henrico County Water System | 330,000 |
| 23228 | A | Henrico County Water System | 330,000 |
| 23229 | A | Henrico County Water System | 330,000 |
| 23294 | A | Henrico County Water System | 330,000 |
All ZIP Codes in Henrico
- 23075
- 23228 [A]
- 23229 [A]
- 23231 [A] - 1 violation
- 23233 [A] - 1 violation
- 23238 [A] - 1 violation
- 23242
- 23255
- 23273
- 23288
- 23294 [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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Health Outcomes in Henrico
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 Henrico Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Henrico
With 61% 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
Housing age is one of the most reliable proxies for plumbing-era lead risk, because two federal milestones - the widespread use of lead pipes before 1970 and the continued use of lead solder until 1986 - define the highest-risk tiers of the residential housing stock. With a median build year of 1982, Henrico falls squarely within the older range - meaning a large fraction of the housing was built under the plumbing standards of those earlier eras. The distribution above captures where that risk concentrates, and why older neighborhoods warrant particular attention from residents concerned about tap water quality.
Over half of homes in Henrico 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.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Henrico Homeowners
For most homeowners in Henrico, 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 Henrico are relatively low compared to home values. The $911–$2,044 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 11% below the Virginia average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Henrico
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.
Confirming what arrives at a specific faucet is something utility-side averages cannot do. With 61% of Henrico stock built before the lead-solder ban and citywide monitoring at or beyond the regulatory mark, a tap-level kit fits the standard diligence picture.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Henrico
Historical NFIP data for Henrico contains 218 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $15,202. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 44% 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>$1,344</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
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