Lynchburg, VA: 1 Violation - Home Safety 83/100
9 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Lynchburg: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Within Lynchburg, VA, the available records add up to an upper-tier grade; that grade describes records, not the water at a given faucet.
How Lynchburg Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Lynchburg, VA
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of Home Safety grades across Lynchburg.
Lynchburg Water: The Quick Version
- Water systems mapped to your city have 1 violation on record since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0052 mg/L.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.36.
Water Systems Serving Lynchburg
Federal records list 6 water systems tied to Lynchburg, 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 9 ZIP codes in Lynchburg, Virginia, covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 103,237 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 9 ZIP codes.
2 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (40%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Lynchburg: 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
Lynchburg water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0052 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
3 of 9 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1. 6 of 9 ZIP records with known zones are 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.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24501 | B | 1 | 0 | City of Lynchburg, |
| 24502 | B | 1 | 0 | City of Lynchburg, |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24503 | B | City of Lynchburg, | 80,995 |
| 24504 | B | City of Lynchburg, | 80,995 |
| 24515 | B | City of Lynchburg, | 80,995 |
All ZIP Codes in Lynchburg
- 24501 [B] - 1 violation
- 24502 [B] - 1 violation
- 24503 [B]
- 24504 [B]
- 24505
- 24506
- 24513
- 24514
- 24515 [B]
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.
CDC Health Data for Lynchburg
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Lynchburg
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Protecting Children from Lead in Lynchburg
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.
Available area-level lead records for Lynchburg do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Lynchburg
Historical NFIP data for Lynchburg contains 167 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $35,910. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% 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.
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 Lynchburg, VA