Norfolk, VA: 1 Violation - Home Safety 83/100
24 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Norfolk: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Looking at federal compliance records for Norfolk, VA: the city earns a grade in the top two bands here, and each serving system's violation history can be reviewed individually for what lies behind it.
How Norfolk Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Norfolk, VA
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Norfolk's 14 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Norfolk Residents
- Water systems mapped to your city have 1 violation on record since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0029 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.04.
Norfolk's Water Providers
When a city is linked to 3 water systems, as Norfolk, VA is in federal records, water in one neighborhood may come from a different system than in another. The 3 systems with the largest reported populations are shown below, and their compliance records are kept separately, so a violation logged for one does not describe the others.
- B
- B
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 24 ZIP codes in Norfolk, Virginia (population ~235,037), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 679,747 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 14 of 24 ZIP codes.
14 of 14 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Norfolk: 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
Norfolk water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0029 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 14 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
23 of 23 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 15 | 14 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23502 | B | 1 | 0 | City of Norfolk, |
| 23503 | B | 1 | 0 | City of Norfolk, |
| 23504 | B | 1 | 0 | City of Norfolk, |
| 23505 | B | 1 | 0 | City of Norfolk, |
| 23507 | B | 1 | 0 | City of Norfolk, |
| 23508 | B | 1 | 0 | City of Norfolk, |
| 23509 | B | 1 | 0 | City of Norfolk, |
| 23510 | B | 1 | 0 | City of Norfolk, |
| 23511 | B | 1 | 0 | Nsa Hampton Roads, Main Base |
| 23513 | B | 1 | 0 | City of Norfolk, |
All ZIP Codes in Norfolk
- 23501
- 23502 [B] - 1 violation
- 23503 [B] - 1 violation
- 23504 [B] - 1 violation
- 23505 [B] - 1 violation
- 23506
- 23507 [B] - 1 violation
- 23508 [B] - 1 violation
- 23509 [B] - 1 violation
- 23510 [B] - 1 violation
- 23511 [B] - 1 violation
- 23512
- 23513 [B] - 1 violation
- 23514
- 23515
- 23517 [B] - 1 violation
- 23518 [B] - 1 violation
- 23519
- 23520
- 23521
- 23523 [B] - 1 violation
- 23529
- 23541
- 23551 [B] - 1 violation
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.
Norfolk Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Norfolk's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Norfolk
This section sets two area figures side by side for Norfolk: the median home value and an estimated remediation cost. Here the estimate equals no more than 1% of that value, which places the city in the low tier; it is an area estimate, and the cost for any one property can be higher or lower.
Estimated remediation costs in Norfolk 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 11% below the Virginia average.
Norfolk: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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 Norfolk 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.
Norfolk: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Norfolk contains 6,013 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $14,427. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 73% 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Norfolk, VA