ZipCheckup grade for 22812: C.
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Bridgewater, VA (22812): 24 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 66/100
EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Bridgewater, Town of)
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 22812 in Bridgewater, VA contain 24 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
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 24 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.
- Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
- Flood 66 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 66/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
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Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (6) HIGH
Your Water System
ZIP code 22812 in Bridgewater, Virginia is mapped to the water system Bridgewater, Town of (EPA ID: VA2165045). This system provides water to approximately 6,177 people from surface water sources.
There are 4 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater, Town of | VA2165045 | 6,177 | Surface water |
| Dayton, Town of | VA2165210 | 1,700 | Surface water |
| Mount Crawford-rcpw | VA2165598 | 481 | Surface water |
| Verona - Weyers Cave | VA2015725 | 7,808 | Surface water |
Other Water Quality Reports in Virginia
- 20101 (Dulles)
- 20102 (Dulles)
- 20103 (Dulles)
- 20104 (Dulles)
- 20105 (Aldie) - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 20106 (Amissville)
- 20108 (Manassas)
- 20109 (Manassas)
- 20110 (Manassas)
- 20111 (Manassas)
- 20112 (Manassas)
- 20113 (Manassas)
- 20115 (Marshall)
- 20116 (Marshall)
- 20117 (Middleburg) - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 20118 (Middleburg)
- 20119 (Catlett) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 20120 (Centreville) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 20121 (Centreville)
- 20122 (Centreville)
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 22848 (Pleasant Valley) - 6 mi
- 22841 (Mount Crawford) - 6 mi
- 22843 (Mount Solon) - 7 mi
- 24486 (Weyers Cave) - 7 mi
- 22807 (Harrisonburg) - 8 mi
- 22821 (Dayton) - 8 mi - 25 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 22801 (Harrisonburg) - 8 mi - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 22803 (Harrisonburg) - 8 mi
- 24467 (Mount Sidney) - 9 mi
- 22846 (Penn Laird) - 12 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Bridgewater, Town of (VA2165045) 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.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 22812 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (7) OK
Cost & Community (8) HIGH
CPSC product recall notices
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Gutter Installation & Repair
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 22812 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 24 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 22812 (primary system: Bridgewater, Town of), 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 22812's water come from?
The recorded water source for Bridgewater, Town of, a system mapped to ZIP code 22812, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 6,177 people.
How does Bridgewater water compare to the national average?
Bridgewater's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 68% of ZIP codes within Virginia.
How can I get my water tested in Bridgewater?
If Bridgewater, Town of 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 22812 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 22812 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00274 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-12-31). 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 22812?
22812 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Rockingham County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 22812?
FEMA records contain 66 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 22812; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is A18, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. This is a substantial claim history, but claim count is not a count of distinct events or properties. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Bridgewater, VA (22812): 24 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 66/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/22812/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 22812
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22848 | Pleasant Valley, VA | 5.5 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 22841 | Mount Crawford, VA | 6.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 22843 | Mount Solon, VA | 7.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 24486 | Weyers Cave, VA | 7.5 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 22807 | Harrisonburg, VA | 7.5 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 22821 | Dayton, VA | 7.7 mi | C | 25 |
| 22801 | Harrisonburg, VA | 7.9 mi | N/A | 5 |
| 22803 | Harrisonburg, VA | 8.1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 24467 | Mount Sidney, VA | 8.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 22846 | Penn Laird, VA | 11.6 mi | C | 2 |
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