Kenbridge, VA Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Kenbridge Water
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0103 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 70% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 17.06.
Who Supplies Your Water in Kenbridge
Only a single entry appears in the water system list for Kenbridge, VA; federal records tie 1 to the area.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Kenbridge, Virginia, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 3,812 people. 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
Kenbridge water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0103 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 2.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23944 | — | Kenbridge, Town of | 1,400 |
All ZIP Codes in Kenbridge
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 Kenbridge
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Housing & Infrastructure in Kenbridge
With 70% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
If you live in one of the pre-1986 homes in Kenbridge, a certified lab test for lead is the direct way to learn what your tap delivers; the median build year of 1961 is only context.
Over half of homes in Kenbridge were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Kenbridge
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.
A tap test is worth considering in Kenbridge, where area lead results average at least 10 parts per billion and 70% of homes are older than 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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