Charlottesville, VA Neighborhood Water Quality - Grade B
11 ZIP codes · 33 EPA violations
Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup compares 11 ZIP codes across Charlottesville, VA. The area averages a grade B (81/100); 11 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Water quality varies significantly across Charlottesville, VA. We analyzed 11 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.
City Overview: Grade B (81/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 11 | 100% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Charlottesville ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22904 | 82 | B | 3 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 2 | 22905 | 82 | B | 3 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 3 | 22906 | 82 | B | 3 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 4 | 22907 | 82 | B | 3 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 5 | 22908 | 82 | B | 3 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 6 | 22909 | 82 | B | 3 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 7 | 22910 | 82 | B | 3 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 8 | 22911 | 82 | B | 3 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 9 | 22901 | 77 | B | 3 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 10 | 22902 | 77 | B | 3 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 11 | 22903 | 77 | B | 3 | 0.0010 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 9 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 2 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 33 total violations across Charlottesville
- 0 health-based violations
- 11 of 11 ZIP codes have violations
- 0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 11 | 11 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 11 | 11 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 11 | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Charlottesville?
ZIP code 22904 has the highest safety score in Charlottesville at 82/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Charlottesville water safe to drink?
Charlottesville has an average water safety score of 81/100 (B). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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