Oak Hall, VA Water Safety: 70/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Oak Hall tap water earns a high safety grade — above-average compliance with VA and federal standards.
How Oak Hall Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Oak Hall Water
- Estimated remediation: $1,800 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 16.51 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Oak Hall
Federal records list 1 water system serving Oak Hall, VA. One provider accounts for the large majority of residential water connections in the area, concentrating infrastructure and compliance accountability.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Oak Hall, Virginia (population ~96), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,625 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Oak Hall — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Oak Hall: B (70/100)
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
Oak Hall water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Oak Hall
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 2 ZIP codes
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23396 | C | NASA WALLOPS FLIGHT FACILITY | 1,625 |
| 23416 | B | NASA WALLOPS FLIGHT FACILITY | 1,625 |
All ZIP Codes in Oak Hall
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.
Health Outcomes in Oak Hall
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
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Oak Hall Homeowners
Given current Oak Hall property values, the remediation-to-equity ratio falls in the elevated tier — deliberate financial planning is a meaningful factor in how homeowners approach the documented water and safety issues on record here.
At 18.0% of home value, remediation costs in Oak Hall represent a significant financial burden. For homes valued near the median, fixing water and safety issues could cost $1,200–$2,500. Home values here are 97% below the Virginia average.
Flood & Climate Risk in Oak Hall
1 FEMA flood insurance claim are on file for Oak Hall, and 50% of local ZIP codes fall within federally designated flood zones — enough to put flood exposure on the planning radar, though short of the concentrated-risk threshold where treatment-system vulnerability becomes a primary consideration.
Oak Hall has a moderate flood history with 1 FEMA claims. 50% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,800</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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