Westmoreland County, Virginia
4 ZIP codes · Avg score 78/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
Within Westmoreland County, all 4 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety — violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Westmoreland County Compares
How Westmoreland County Compares
Westmoreland County scores 12 points above the Virginia state average (66/100) and 10 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16 (asthma 11.4%, diabetes 17.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,693, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.353% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
66% 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: $3,693
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,489 housing units in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Placid Bay Estates | 946 | 3 |
| 2 | Colonial Beach, Town of | 3,875 | 2 |
| 3 | Monroe Bay Trailer Park | 130 | 2 |
| 4 | Monroe Bay Estates | 475 | 2 |
| 5 | Montross, Town of | 1,163 | 1 |
8 total water systems serve Westmoreland County.
All ZIP Codes in Westmoreland County
4 ZIP codes tracked in Westmoreland County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22520 | Montross | 88 | A | 1 | $243K |
| 2 | 22443 | Colonial Beach | 84 | B | 2 | $243K |
| 3 | 22544 | Rollins Fork | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 4 | 22509 | Loretto | 66 | C | 0 | $117K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Westmoreland County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 66% of homes built before 1978
Overview
Westmoreland County in Virginia covers 4 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (78/100).
2 of 4 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.