Lynchburg, VA Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
9 ZIP codes · 2 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 9 ZIP codes across Lynchburg, VA. The area averages a grade B (83/100); 2 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Lynchburg, VA. We compared 9 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade B (83/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 5 | 100% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Lynchburg ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24501 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0099 mg/L |
| 2 | 24502 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0099 mg/L |
| 3 | 24503 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 4 | 24504 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 5 | 24515 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 6 | 24505 | — | — | — | No data |
| 7 | 24506 | — | — | — | No data |
| 8 | 24513 | — | — | — | No data |
| 9 | 24514 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
EPA Violations
- 2 total violations across Lynchburg
- 0 health-based violations
- 2 of 5 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 5 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 2 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Lynchburg?
ZIP code 24501 has the highest safety score in Lynchburg at 83/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Lynchburg water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 5 directly mapped ZIP records, 2 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 5 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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