Wardtown, VA Water Safety: 73/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Wardtown's tap water quality puts it in VA's upper tier — health-based violations are rare and the compliance record is consistently above average.
How Wardtown Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Wardtown Residents
- Estimated remediation: $1,800 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.56 — above typical levels.
Wardtown's Water Providers
Because residential water in Wardtown, VA flows primarily through a single utility, infrastructure decisions, rate-setting, and EPA compliance are all managed within one organizational structure. Federal records show 1 system active in the area, but one provider dominates the service landscape for most homes and apartments.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Wardtown, Virginia, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 2,000 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Wardtown — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Wardtown: 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
Wardtown water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Wardtown
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23482 | B | EXMORE, TOWN OF | 2,000 |
All ZIP Codes in Wardtown
- 23482 [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.
Wardtown 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
Wardtown: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
Flood risk in Wardtown occupies the middle ground: 2 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.
Wardtown has a moderate flood history with 2 FEMA claims averaging $31,752 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>$1,800</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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