Springfield, VA Home Safety: Home Safety 50/100
9 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Springfield: D.
Several federal signals point to home-safety risks in this ZIP.
Water monitoring data from Springfield, VA tells a below-average story - health violations are present and system-level detail is worth reviewing before drawing conclusions.
How Springfield Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Springfield Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.0012 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,500 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 9.75.
Water Systems Serving Springfield
Consolidated water delivery characterizes Springfield, VA: among 1 system in federal records, one utility holds the dominant service position - carrying the rate-setting authority, the infrastructure obligations, and the EPA reporting burden for most residential addresses.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 9 ZIP codes in Springfield, Virginia (population ~106,868), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,121,613 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 9 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Springfield: 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
Springfield water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0012 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 4 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 4 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 5 ZIP codes
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22150 | D | Fairfax County Water Authority | 1,121,613 |
| 22151 | D | Fairfax County Water Authority | 1,121,613 |
| 22152 | D | Fairfax County Water Authority | 1,121,613 |
| 22153 | D | Fairfax County Water Authority | 1,121,613 |
All ZIP Codes in Springfield
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.
CDC Health Data for Springfield
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
Springfield: Remediation Cost in Perspective
When estimated remediation is placed alongside median property values in Springfield, the resulting ratio is low - a finding consistent with a household financial perspective where documented issues can be addressed without a meaningful impact on overall equity position, making this market one of the more favorable contexts for remediation planning.
Remediation costs in Springfield are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,000–$2,050 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 103% above the Virginia average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Springfield
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 Springfield 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.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Springfield
Historical NFIP data for Springfield contains 106 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $8,076. 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 <strong>$1,500</strong> 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 Springfield
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
- 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. Your utility publishes an annual Consumer Confidence Report with detailed test results. Request it or find it online.
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