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Bristol County, Virginia

5 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03

Water systems across Bristol County's 5 ZIP codes produce average compliance results overall — pockets with documented violations exist, and the variation between areas makes ZIP-level lookup the most useful tool for residents here.

How Bristol County Compares

Bristol County66/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Bristol County Compares

C
County Grade
66/100
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Bristol County scores 0 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

C
County Grade
66
Avg Safety Score
5
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 24202 (69/100)
Lowest ZIP: 24201 (64/100)
$178K
Median Home Value
$1,680
Avg Remediation (94% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Bristol County, Virginia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 15.4 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 14.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $806, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.294% avg pipe failure probability, 20% of ZIPs at high risk

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.3% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 39.2% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

29%
Pipe Failure Probability
20%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $806

Flood $400/yr
Energy Code Gap $216/yr
Water / Lead $110/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Bristol County

$178K
Median Home Value
$1,680
Est. Remediation Cost
0.9%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bristol County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Bristol County residents

Asthma 11.3% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 39.2% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 3 systems in Bristol County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Bvu Authority 20,000 15
2 Clear Creek 150 15
3 Washington County Service Authority 47,574 6

All ZIP Codes in Bristol County

5 ZIP codes tracked in Bristol County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 24202 Bristol 69 C 3 $195K
2 24203 Bristol 65 C 3
3 24205 Bristol 65 C 3
4 24209 Bristol 65 C 3
5 24201 Bristol 64 C 3 $161K

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Overview

Bristol County in Virginia covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).

5 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Bristol County?
Bristol County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Bristol County?
Bristol County is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 5 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Bristol County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Bristol County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $806 per homeowner.
How does Bristol County compare to Virginia?
Bristol County has an average water safety score of 66/100, which is above the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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