Uranium · Virginia

Uranium in Virginia Drinking Water — 60 ZIPs Tested

EPA data analysis for uranium in Virginia drinking water systems

ZipCheckup tracks Uranium in Virginia drinking water: 60 ZIP codes with detected levels on record. 60 ZIP codes exceed the EPA limit (30 µg/L). Uranium carries a high health-risk designation.

60
ZIPs with Detections
60
ZIPs with Violations
4.9%
Violation Rate
30 µg/L
EPA Limit
High
Health Risk
Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange
Best Filter Method

Uranium Contamination in Virginia

ZipCheckup analyzed drinking water data across 1,228 ZIP codes in Virginia for uranium contamination. 60 ZIP codes have reported uranium detections, and 60 have EPA violations on record.

The violation rate for uranium in Virginia is 4.9% of all ZIP codes — roughly in line with the national average.

EPA Standard for Uranium

The EPA maximum contaminant level (MCL) for uranium is 30 µg/L, governed by the Radionuclides Rule. Water systems that exceed this limit must take corrective action and notify consumers.

Worst ZIP Codes for Uranium in Virginia

These ZIP codes reported the highest uranium levels in Virginia based on CCR reports and EPA data:

Lowest Uranium Levels in Virginia

These ZIP codes had the lowest reported uranium detections in Virginia:

Health Effects of Uranium

Uranium in drinking water primarily causes kidney toxicity — it's a chemical toxin before it's a radiation hazard at the levels found in water. Long-term exposure above the MCL can cause kidney damage and increased cancer risk.

How to Remove Uranium From Drinking Water

The most effective treatment for uranium removal is Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange. Look for filters certified under NSF 58 standards.

Check Your ZIP Code

Use the ZipCheckup water quality search to see uranium data for your specific water system in Virginia.

Worst ZIP Codes for Uranium in Virginia

Ranked by highest uranium detection level.

Rank ZIP Code City Level Detected EPA Limit Status
1 20120 Centreville 90 µg/L 30 µg/L Exceeds
2 20121 Centreville 90 µg/L 30 µg/L Exceeds
3 20122 Centreville 90 µg/L 30 µg/L Exceeds
4 20124 Clifton 90 µg/L 30 µg/L Exceeds
5 20151 Chantilly 90 µg/L 30 µg/L Exceeds
6 20153 Chantilly 90 µg/L 30 µg/L Exceeds
7 20163 Sterling 90 µg/L 30 µg/L Exceeds
8 20164 Sterling 90 µg/L 30 µg/L Exceeds
9 20165 Sterling 90 µg/L 30 µg/L Exceeds
10 20167 Sterling 90 µg/L 30 µg/L Exceeds
11 20170 Herndon 90 µg/L 30 µg/L Exceeds
12 20171 Herndon 90 µg/L 30 µg/L Exceeds
13 20172 Herndon 90 µg/L 30 µg/L Exceeds
14 20190 Reston 90 µg/L 30 µg/L Exceeds
15 20191 Reston 90 µg/L 30 µg/L Exceeds
16 20192 Herndon 90 µg/L 30 µg/L Exceeds
17 20193 Herndon 90 µg/L 30 µg/L Exceeds
18 20194 Reston 90 µg/L 30 µg/L Exceeds
19 20195 Reston 90 µg/L 30 µg/L Exceeds
20 20196 Reston 90 µg/L 30 µg/L Exceeds

Lowest Uranium Levels in Virginia

ZIP Code City Level Detected
22315 Alexandria 90 µg/L
22312 Alexandria 90 µg/L
22311 Alexandria 90 µg/L
22310 Alexandria 90 µg/L
22309 Alexandria 90 µg/L
22306 Alexandria 90 µg/L
22304 Alexandria 90 µg/L
22303 Alexandria 90 µg/L
22302 Alexandria 90 µg/L
22160 Springfield 90 µg/L
Virginia Water Quality Overview: See statewide water quality rankings on the Virginia water quality page.
Learn more about Uranium: Read the full guide on Uranium in drinking water.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Uranium in Virginia Drinking Water — 60 ZIPs Tested. https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/uranium/virginia/
BibTeX 
@misc{zipcheckup-contaminants-uranium-virginia,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Uranium in Virginia Drinking Water — 60 ZIPs Tested}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/contaminants/uranium/virginia/}
}

Data as of July 2026.

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