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Kanawha County, Virginia

1 ZIP code · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04

Tracking 1 ZIP code in Kanawha County shows a water safety record well above the national median — violations are isolated exceptions, not recurring patterns.

How Kanawha County Compares

Kanawha County87/100
Virginia avg66/100
National avg68/100

How Kanawha County Compares

A
County Grade
87/100
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Kanawha County scores 21 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 19 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

A
County Grade
87
Avg Safety Score
1
ZIP Codes
Only ZIP: 23515
$2,400
Avg Remediation

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 11.9%, diabetes 15.6%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,200, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.26% avg pipe failure probability

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.6% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.3% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

26%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
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: $3,200

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $200/yr

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

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Kanawha County residents

Asthma 11.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.6% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.3% (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 Kanawha County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Norfolk, 234,220 1
2 Naval Station Norfolk 48,826 1
3 Nsa Hampton Roads, Main Base 7,533 1
4 Nsa Hampton Roads, Portsmouth Annex 6,072 1
5 Naval Support Activity-nw 1,400 1

All ZIP Codes in Kanawha County

1 ZIP code tracked in Kanawha County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations
1 23515 Norfolk 87 A 1

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Overview

Kanawha County in Virginia covers 1 ZIP code with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).

1 of 1 ZIP code have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Kanawha County?
Kanawha County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 1 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Kanawha County?
Kanawha County is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 1 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Kanawha County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Kanawha County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,200 per homeowner.
How does Kanawha County compare to Virginia?
Kanawha County has an average water safety score of 87/100, which is above the Virginia state average of 66/100.

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