Brunswick County, Virginia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 51/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Brunswick County ranks below average for water safety, with health-based violations recorded across multiple of its 4 ZIP codes.
How Brunswick County Compares
How Brunswick County Compares
Brunswick County scores 15 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 17 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 11.7%, diabetes 18.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,600, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.393% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
59.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Brunswick County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 28 violations. Past 5 years: 32 total (32 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,600
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
4,784 housing units in Brunswick County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Brunswick County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Brunswick 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 Brunswick County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Brunswick County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrenceville, Town of | 4,806 | 12 |
| 2 | Brunswick Ida - North | 1,035 | 10 |
| 3 | St. Brides Correctional Center | 2,354 | 10 |
| 4 | Deerfield Correctional Center | 1,768 | 10 |
| 5 | Haynesville Correctional Center | 1,500 | 10 |
8 total water systems serve Brunswick County.
All ZIP Codes in Brunswick County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Brunswick County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23920 | Brodnax | 65 | C | 2 | $148K |
| 2 | 23868 | Lawrenceville | 60 | C | 10 (7 health) | $139K |
| 3 | 23821 | Alberta | 40 | D | 0 | $98K |
| 4 | 23873 | Meredithville | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Brunswick County
Eight risk categories drive the selection — PFAS exceedance, lead above EPA action level, pre-1978 housing share, EPA Radon Zone 1, flood-top-risk, wildfire-top-risk, multi-contaminant load, and a baseline fallback — and each category maps to a specific buyer-guide track that surfaces when the county data hits its threshold for that hazard signal.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 59.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Overview
Brunswick County in Virginia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (51/100).
2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 7 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.
What You Can Do
Brunswick County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
59.3% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.