Oyster, VA Water Safety: 73/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
EPA compliance records for Oyster tell a largely clear story: violation rates are low, health-based exceedances are uncommon, and the city's grade puts it well above average within VA.
How Oyster Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Oyster Water
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 16.23 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Oyster
As of current federal records, Oyster, VA is served primarily by one water utility among 1 tracked system. That single provider handles infrastructure investment, rate adjustments, and regulatory reporting under EPA oversight.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Oyster, Virginia, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 45 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Oyster — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Oyster: B (73/100)
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
Oyster water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Oyster
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23419 | B | ARLINGTON PLANTATION | 45 |
All ZIP Codes in Oyster
- 23419 [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
Updated daily.
Health Outcomes in Oyster
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
Flood & Climate Risk in Oyster
Flood risk in Oyster occupies the middle ground: 7 NFIP claims and 100% of local ZIP codes within FEMA flood zones. At that level, the risk pathways connecting flooding to water quality — treatment system stress, well infiltration, distribution backflow — become relevant considerations during significant flood events, even if day-to-day water quality is unaffected by flood history.
Oyster has a moderate flood history with 7 FEMA claims averaging $7,645 per payout. 100% 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>$1,200</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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