Washington County, Virginia
7 ZIP codes · Avg score 59/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Washington County's 7 ZIP codes, water safety results are uneven — a portion of systems carry active or recent violations, while others meet standards without issues.
How Washington County Compares
How Washington County Compares
Washington County scores 7 points below the Virginia state average (66/100) and 9 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Washington County, Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 10.7%, diabetes 13.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,236, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.331% avg pipe failure probability
56.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $1,236
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
19,716 housing units in Washington 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 Washington County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington County Service Authority | 47,574 | 0 |
| 2 | Hayters Gap | 254 | 0 |
| 3 | Hidden Valley | 84 | 0 |
| 4 | Green Spring Road | 25 | 0 |
| 5 | BVU AUTHORITY | 20,000 | 0 |
7 total water systems serve Washington County.
All ZIP Codes in Washington County
7 ZIP codes tracked in Washington County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24211 | Abingdon | 70 | B | 0 | $281K |
| 2 | 24212 | Abingdon | 70 | B | 0 | — |
| 3 | 24210 | Abingdon | 65 | C | 0 | $201K |
| 4 | 24370 | Saltville | 57 | C | 0 | $101K |
| 5 | 24270 | Mendota | 53 | D | 0 | $202K |
| 6 | 24361 | Meadowview | 53 | D | 0 | $173K |
| 7 | 24236 | Damascus | 45 | D | 0 | $139K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Washington 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.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 56.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Washington County, Virginia
Overview
Washington County in Virginia covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (59/100).
No EPA violations recorded across any tracked ZIP codes in Washington 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.