Norfolk, VA Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
24 ZIP codes · 1 EPA violation on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 24 ZIP codes across Norfolk, VA. The area averages a grade B (83/100); water systems associated with 14 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Norfolk, VA. We compared 24 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 | 14 | 100% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Norfolk ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23502 | 83 | B | 1 | No data |
| 2 | 23503 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0100 mg/L |
| 3 | 23504 | 83 | B | 1 | No data |
| 4 | 23505 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0100 mg/L |
| 5 | 23507 | 83 | B | 1 | No data |
| 6 | 23508 | 83 | B | 1 | No data |
| 7 | 23509 | 83 | B | 1 | No data |
| 8 | 23510 | 83 | B | 1 | No data |
| 9 | 23511 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0100 mg/L |
| 10 | 23513 | 83 | B | 1 | No data |
| 11 | 23517 | 83 | B | 1 | No data |
| 12 | 23518 | 83 | B | 1 | No data |
| 13 | 23523 | 83 | B | 1 | No data |
| 14 | 23551 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0100 mg/L |
| 15 | 23501 | — | — | — | No data |
| 16 | 23506 | — | — | — | No data |
| 17 | 23512 | — | — | — | No data |
| 18 | 23514 | — | — | — | No data |
| 19 | 23515 | — | — | — | No data |
| 20 | 23519 | — | — | — | No data |
| 21 | 23520 | — | — | — | No data |
| 22 | 23521 | — | — | — | No data |
| 23 | 23529 | — | — | — | No data |
| 24 | 23541 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
EPA Violations
- 1 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Norfolk ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 0 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 14 of 14 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 0 of 14 ZIP records with known lead status are served by a system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeded the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | 14 | 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Norfolk has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 23502 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in Norfolk at 83/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Norfolk water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 14 directly mapped ZIP records, 1 EPA violation is recorded; 0 of 14 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
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.