COUNTY REPORT VA

Fauquier County, Virginia

4 ZIP codes · Avg score 77/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Across all 4 ZIP codes in Fauquier County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.

How Fauquier County Compares

Fauquier County77/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Fauquier County Compares

B
County Grade
77/100
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems

Fauquier County scores 11 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 9 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
77
Avg Safety Score
4
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 20186 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 22734 (58/100)
$485K
Median Home Value
$2,625
Avg Remediation (54% of home value)

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.1 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 11.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,040, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.263% avg pipe failure probability

49% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 32.7% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1983
Median Build Year
49%
Pre-1978 Housing
26%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

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

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,040

Sea Level Rise $1,500/yr
Flood $300/yr
Energy Code Gap $203/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

14,049 housing units in Fauquier County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 17%
1980–1999 35%
2000+ 32%

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 Fauquier County

$485K
Median Home Value
$2,625
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Fauquier 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 Fauquier County residents

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 11.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 32.7% (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 5 systems in Fauquier County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Warrenton, Town of 11,801 0
2 New Baltimore Regional 8,818 0
3 Bealeton Regional 4,250 0
4 Marshall Waterworks 1,728 0
5 Meadows, the 733 0

7 total water systems serve Fauquier County.

All ZIP Codes in Fauquier County

4 ZIP codes tracked in Fauquier County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 20186 Warrenton 83 B 0 $485K
2 20187 Warrenton 83 B 0 $602K
3 20188 Warrenton 83 B 0
4 22734 Remington 58 C 0 $361K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Fauquier County

Filtered against EPA monitoring data and CDC lead-exposure guidance, the guides below skip the generic catalog and connect directly to the contaminants and hazards on file here.

Overview

Fauquier County in Virginia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (77/100).

No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Fauquier County.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Fauquier County?
Fauquier County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 4 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Fauquier County?
Fauquier County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 4 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Fauquier County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Fauquier County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $2,040 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Fauquier County?
The median home build year in Fauquier County is 1983. 49% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Fauquier County compare to Virginia?
Fauquier County has an average water safety score of 77/100, which is above the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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