PFAS Detections in Virginia ZIP Codes — 2026

Out of 195 ZIP codes with data in Virginia, these are the highest-ranked areas for pfas status. See also: National ZIP Codes with PFAS Detections in Water | All Virginia Rankings

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	195
Highest value	0.0 ppt
Median value	0.0 ppt
State	Virginia

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Safety Score
1	20132	Purcellville	VA	66/100
2	22712	Bealeton	VA	67/100
3	24540	Danville	VA	—
4	20110	Manassas	VA	83/100
5	20181	Nokesville	VA	83/100
6	20112	Manassas	VA	67/100
7	22192	Woodbridge	VA	67/100
8	22193	Woodbridge	VA	67/100
9	20120	Centreville	VA	50/100
10	20121	Centreville	VA	50/100
11	20124	Clifton	VA	50/100
12	20151	Chantilly	VA	50/100
13	20164	Sterling	VA	66/100
14	20170	Herndon	VA	50/100
15	20171	Herndon	VA	50/100
16	20190	Reston	VA	50/100
17	20191	Reston	VA	50/100
18	20194	Reston	VA	50/100
19	22003	Annandale	VA	50/100
20	22015	Burke	VA	50/100
21	22027	Dunn Loring	VA	50/100
22	22030	Fairfax	VA	—
23	22031	Fairfax	VA	—
24	22032	Fairfax	VA	50/100
25	22033	Fairfax	VA	50/100
26	22035	Fairfax	VA	—
27	22039	Fairfax Station	VA	50/100
28	22041	Falls Church	VA	50/100
29	22042	Falls Church	VA	50/100
30	22043	Falls Church	VA	50/100
31	22044	Falls Church	VA	50/100
32	22046	Falls Church	VA	—
33	22060	Fort Belvoir	VA	50/100
34	22066	Great Falls	VA	50/100
35	22079	Lorton	VA	50/100
36	22101	Mc Lean	VA	50/100
37	22102	Mc Lean	VA	50/100
38	22124	Oakton	VA	50/100
39	22150	Springfield	VA	50/100
40	22151	Springfield	VA	50/100
41	22152	Springfield	VA	50/100
42	22153	Springfield	VA	50/100
43	22180	Vienna	VA	50/100
44	22181	Vienna	VA	50/100
45	22182	Vienna	VA	50/100
46	22204	Arlington	VA	67/100
47	22206	Arlington	VA	67/100
48	22302	Alexandria	VA	—
49	22303	Alexandria	VA	50/100
50	22304	Alexandria	VA	—
51	22306	Alexandria	VA	50/100
52	22307	Alexandria	VA	50/100
53	22308	Alexandria	VA	50/100
54	22309	Alexandria	VA	50/100
55	22310	Alexandria	VA	50/100
56	22311	Alexandria	VA	50/100
57	22312	Alexandria	VA	50/100
58	22315	Alexandria	VA	50/100
59	22025	Dumfries	VA	67/100
60	22026	Dumfries	VA	67/100
61	22125	Occoquan	VA	67/100
62	22172	Triangle	VA	67/100
63	22191	Woodbridge	VA	67/100
64	23112	Midlothian	VA	67/100
65	23113	Midlothian	VA	65/100
66	23114	Midlothian	VA	67/100
67	23120	Moseley	VA	67/100
68	23224	Richmond	VA	100/100
69	23225	Richmond	VA	100/100
70	23234	Richmond	VA	100/100
71	23235	Richmond	VA	100/100
72	23236	Richmond	VA	67/100
73	23237	Richmond	VA	67/100
74	23803	Petersburg	VA	—
75	23831	Chester	VA	67/100
76	23832	Chesterfield	VA	67/100
77	23834	Colonial Heights	VA	—
78	23836	Chester	VA	67/100
79	23838	Chesterfield	VA	67/100
80	24224	Castlewood	VA	—
81	24225	Cleveland	VA	—
82	24283	Saint Paul	VA	—
83	24609	Cedar Bluff	VA	—
84	24637	Pounding Mill	VA	—
85	20187	Warrenton	VA	66/100
86	24293	Wise	VA	—
87	22134	Quantico	VA	67/100
88	24541	Danville	VA	—
89	24011	Roanoke	VA	—
90	24012	Roanoke	VA	—
91	24013	Roanoke	VA	—
92	24014	Roanoke	VA	—
93	24015	Roanoke	VA	—
94	24016	Roanoke	VA	—
95	24017	Roanoke	VA	—
96	24018	Roanoke	VA	50/100
97	24019	Roanoke	VA	48/100
98	24065	Boones Mill	VA	—
99	24077	Cloverdale	VA	—
100	24083	Daleville	VA	—

Methodology

PFAS detection data comes from EPA UCMR5 monitoring, state-level testing programs, and Consumer Confidence Reports. ZIP codes are ranked by maximum PFAS concentration detected. The EPA has set MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS individually. PFAS are persistent chemicals that do not break down in the environment.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-08-31.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are PFAS?

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are synthetic chemicals used in non-stick coatings, firefighting foam, and food packaging since the 1940s. They are called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down naturally. PFAS are linked to cancer, liver damage, thyroid disease, and immune system suppression.

How can I remove PFAS from my water?

Reverse osmosis (RO) and granular activated carbon (GAC) filters are effective at removing most PFAS from drinking water. NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 certified filters are recommended. Boiling water does NOT remove PFAS.