Mc Lean, VA Home Safety: Home Safety 50/100
6 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Mc Lean: D.
Federal records show several conditions worth reviewing.
Within Mc Lean, VA, the grade lands in the lower tier; residents whose system has violations on record may want independent testing.
How Mc Lean Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Mc Lean Water
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0012 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 9.75.
Who Supplies Your Water in Mc Lean
2 systems shown for Mc Lean, VA, from 2 on the federal list.
- D
- D
Overview
We track home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in Mc Lean, Virginia (population ~59,883), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 1,336,613 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 6 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Mc Lean: D (50/100)
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
Mc Lean water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0012 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
6 of 6 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22101 | D | Fairfax County Water Authority | 1,121,613 |
| 22102 | D | Fairfax County Water Authority | 1,121,613 |
All ZIP Codes in Mc Lean
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 Mc Lean
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
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Mc Lean Homeowners
Of the three cost-context tiers - low, moderate and elevated - Mc Lean is in the low one.
Estimated remediation costs in Mc Lean can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 309% above the Virginia average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Mc Lean
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 Mc Lean 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 NFIP Claim Context in Mc Lean
Historical NFIP data for Mc Lean contains 104 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $22,476. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 $500 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.
What You Can Do in Mc Lean
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
- Install a certified water filter. Choose a pitcher or under-sink filter certified to reduce the specific contaminants of concern.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
- Review your water system's CCR. If you use a community water system, request its annual Consumer Confidence Report for system-level test results or find it online.
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