Sussex County, Virginia
14 ZIP codes · Avg score 71/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
EPA monitoring reports for Sussex County cover 14 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story — compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.
How Sussex County Compares
How Sussex County Compares
Sussex County scores 5 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 3 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Sussex County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.3 (asthma 9.7%, diabetes 12.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,834, driven primarily by sea_level
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $2,834
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 Sussex County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FAIRFAX COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY | 1,121,613 | 0 |
| 2 | WAVERLY, TOWN OF | 2,640 | 0 |
| 3 | ALEXANDRIA, CITY OF | 159,200 | 0 |
| 4 | NORTHEAST REGIONAL WATER SYSTEMS | 3,214 | 0 |
| 5 | Wakefield, Town of | 1,116 | 0 |
7 total water systems serve Sussex County.
All ZIP Codes in Sussex County
14 ZIP codes tracked in Sussex County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23888 | Wakefield | 94 | A | 0 | $196K |
| 2 | 23891 | Waverly | 90 | A | 0 | — |
| 3 | 23890 | Waverly | 88 | A | 0 | $194K |
| 4 | 22036 | Fairfax | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 5 | 22121 | Mount Vernon | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 6 | 22122 | Newington | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 7 | 22161 | Springfield | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 8 | 23884 | Sussex | 66 | C | 0 | — |
| 9 | 22003 | Annandale | 65 | C | 0 | $694K |
| 10 | 22041 | Falls Church | 65 | C | 0 | $433K |
| 11 | 22150 | Springfield | 65 | C | 0 | $618K |
| 12 | 22151 | Springfield | 65 | C | 0 | $636K |
| 13 | 22152 | Springfield | 65 | C | 0 | $620K |
| 14 | 22153 | Springfield | 65 | C | 0 | $652K |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Sussex County, Virginia
Overview
Sussex County in Virginia covers 14 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (71/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Sussex County.
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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.