Isle Of Wight, VA Water Safety: 99/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated 2026-06-04
Isle Of Wight'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 Isle Of Wight Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Facts for Isle Of Wight Residents
- Average lead level: 0.0046 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.64 — above typical levels.
Isle Of Wight's Water Providers
In Isle Of Wight, VA, residential water supply is distributed across multiple utilities rather than concentrated in one. The 3 leading providers out of 5 tracked systems each control their own infrastructure, file separate EPA compliance reports, and set independent rate schedules.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Isle Of Wight, Virginia, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 10,163 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Isle Of Wight — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Isle Of Wight: 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
Isle Of Wight water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0046 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23397 | A | Northern Development Service District | 7,050 |
All ZIP Codes in Isle Of Wight
- 23397 [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.
Isle Of Wight 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
Isle Of Wight: 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.
Lead risk in Isle Of Wight 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Isle Of Wight, VA