Water Quality Report

White Post, VA (22663): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: City of Winchester)

PFAS Detected High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 22663 in White Post, VA contain 6 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Concerns 6 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0027 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 1 claim
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 6 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0027 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling; see the PFAS section for each compound, compared with the federal PFAS MCL where one exists.
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
  • Flood 1 cumulative NFIP claim record. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
6 violations PFAS detected
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
3
Water Systems
28,248
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
0.0027 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$412K
Median Home Value61% above state median ($256K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
92/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
96/100
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (7) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 22663 in White Post, Virginia is mapped to the water system City of Winchester (EPA ID: VA2840500). This system provides water to approximately 28,248 people from surface water sources.

There are 3 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
City of Winchester, VA2840500 28,248 Surface water
Stephens City, Town of VA2069634 2,700 Surface water
Clarke County Sanitary Authority VA2043250 1,287 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Winchester (VA2840500) on EPA.gov.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 22663.

Detected compounds: PFBS.

Highest measured level: 0.0069 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (7) OK
Cost & Community (8) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in White Post

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in White Post has 1 FEMA flood claim on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 22663 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 6 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 22663 (primary system: City of Winchester), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 22663's water come from?

The recorded water source for City of Winchester, a system mapped to ZIP code 22663, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 28,248 people.

How can I get my water tested in White Post?

If City of Winchester supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 22663 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 22663 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0027 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2024-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 22663?

22663 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Clarke County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 22663's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 22663. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 22663?

FEMA records contain 1 flood insurance claim filed in ZIP code 22663; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is C, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). White Post, VA (22663): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/22663/
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  title  = {{White Post, VA (22663): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems}},
  year   = {2026},
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Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 22663

ZIP Code City, State Distance Grade Violations
22646 Millwood, VA 4.0 mi N/A 0
22655 Stephens City, VA 4.6 mi C 8
22620 Boyce, VA 4.9 mi N/A 1
22604 Winchester, VA 8.2 mi N/A 0
22649 Middletown, VA 8.2 mi N/A 0
20130 Paris, VA 9.1 mi N/A 0
22645 Middletown, VA 9.3 mi N/A 9
22601 Winchester, VA 9.6 mi C 3
22656 Stephenson, VA 9.7 mi N/A 0
22630 Front Royal, VA 9.8 mi N/A 19

Contaminants Detected in 22663

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