Pittsylvania County, Virginia
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 49/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Poor compliance rates put Pittsylvania County in the bottom safety tier — 14 ZIP codes, below the state average.
How Pittsylvania County Compares
How Pittsylvania County Compares
Pittsylvania County scores 17 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 19 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.3 (asthma 11.3%, diabetes 17.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $786, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.326% avg pipe failure probability, 15% of ZIPs at high risk
58.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Pittsylvania County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 18 violations. Past 5 years: 34 total (34 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
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: $786
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
22,413 housing units in Pittsylvania 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 Pittsylvania County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pittsylvania 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 Pittsylvania 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 Pittsylvania County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hurt, Town of | 1,300 | 12 |
| 2 | GRETNA, TOWN OF | 2,500 | 10 |
| 3 | CASCADE MOBILE ESTATES | 100 | 0 |
| 4 | DANVILLE, CITY OF | 43,055 | 0 |
| 5 | Cottage Edge | 80 | 0 |
13 total water systems serve Pittsylvania County.
All ZIP Codes in Pittsylvania County
14 ZIP codes tracked in Pittsylvania County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24137 | Penhook | 70 | B | 0 | $198K |
| 2 | 24563 | Hurt | 65 | C | 2 (1 health) | $134K |
| 3 | 24531 | Chatham | 62 | C | 0 | $149K |
| 4 | 24557 | Gretna | 61 | C | 10 (4 health) | $132K |
| 5 | 24566 | Keeling | 53 | D | 0 | $108K |
| 6 | 24586 | Ringgold | 53 | D | 0 | $147K |
| 7 | 23162 | Studley | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 8 | 24069 | Cascade | 40 | D | 0 | $149K |
| 9 | 24139 | Pittsville | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 10 | 24527 | Blairs | 40 | D | 0 | $136K |
| 11 | 24549 | Dry Fork | 40 | D | 0 | $134K |
| 12 | 24565 | Java | 40 | D | 0 | $133K |
| 13 | 24569 | Long Island | 40 | D | 0 | $147K |
| 14 | 24594 | Sutherlin | 40 | D | 0 | $159K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pittsylvania 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 — 58.2% 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
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Overview
Pittsylvania County in Virginia covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (49/100).
2 of 14 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 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
Pittsylvania 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
58.2% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.