Quantico, VA Water Safety: 83/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Although water quality varies across any metro, Quantico's systems collectively post above-average compliance scores for VA — and documented violations are few.
How Quantico Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Quantico Residents
- Average lead level: 0.0003 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $700 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.24.
Quantico's Water Providers
Federal records track 1 water system in Quantico, VA, and a single provider handles the dominant share of residential connections while carrying primary responsibility for EPA compliance.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Quantico, Virginia, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 7,785 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Quantico — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Quantico: B (83/100)
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
Quantico water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0003 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 2 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
All ZIP Codes in Quantico
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.
Quantico Community Health Snapshot
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
How Remediation Costs Compare in Quantico
For most homeowners in Quantico, the estimated cost of water and safety remediation represents a proportionally modest share of what properties are worth — placing this area in the lower tier of the remediation share scale.
Remediation costs in Quantico are relatively low compared to home values. The $200–$1,200 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 24% below the Virginia average.
Quantico: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Quantico appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. 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.
Deep Dive Reports
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