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Accomack County Public Schools ZIP-Area Home Safety Context (VA) - Water System Records

33 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · 8,053 people served

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA drinking-water data for water systems mapped to ZIP codes in Accomack County Public Schools: 1 violation at water systems mapped to the district's ZIP codes, not marked resolved in EPA records.

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0, EPA SDWIS and UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData, NCES

N/A
Avg Safety Score (0 ZIP)
33
ZIP Codes
4
Water Systems
12
Violations (since 2021) (9 ZIP)
0.0095 mg/L
Highest lead 90th percentile (district water systems)
Zone 3
Radon Risk (33 ZIP)

Why School Water Quality Matters

Children drink more water per pound of body weight than adults, making them more vulnerable to contaminants. School water quality affects students for hours every weekday.

Home Safety and Water Evidence Overview

The Accomack County Public Schools in Virginia spans 33 ZIP codes. This materialization has canonical Home Safety Scores for 0 ZIP records and typed EPA water violation counts for 9 ZIP records. Missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The deduplicated primary-system served-population sum is 8,053 across 4 water systems. This is not the district resident population.

Why This Matters for Children

Children are more vulnerable to water contaminants than adults. The EPA and CDC identify these key risks:

  • Lead exposure - Even low levels of lead can affect brain development, reduce IQ, and cause behavioral problems in children. There is no safe level of lead for children.
  • PFAS ("forever chemicals") - Linked to immune system effects and developmental delays in children. Children drink more water relative to body weight than adults.
  • Nitrate - Dangerous for infants (can cause "blue baby syndrome"). Agricultural areas often have elevated nitrate.
  • Disinfection byproducts - Long-term exposure may increase cancer risk. School water fountains often have stagnant water that concentrates these compounds.

Lead Levels in the District

Metric Value EPA Threshold
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results 0.0056 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
Highest lead level 0.0095 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
ZIP records exceeding EPA action level 0 of 9 with known status -

EPA Violation History

12 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Contaminants of Concern

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based ZIPs Affected
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 11 No 6
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 1 No 1

Radon Risk

33 of 33 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Water Facts and Home Safety Score by ZIP Code

ZIP Code City Home Safety Score EPA Violations Health Lead Level Exceeds?
23417 Onancock N/A 4 0 0.00498 mg/L No
23440 Tangier N/A 3 0 0.00498 mg/L No
23336 Chincoteague Island N/A 2 0 0.00659 mg/L No
23308 Bloxom N/A 1 0 0.0095 mg/L No
23357 Greenbush N/A 1 0 0.0095 mg/L No
23421 Parksley N/A 1 0 0.0095 mg/L No
23356 Greenbackville N/A 0 0 0.00174 mg/L No
23395 Horntown N/A 0 0 0.00174 mg/L No
23415 New Church N/A 0 0 0.00174 mg/L No
23301 Accomac N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23302 Assawoman N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23303 Atlantic N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23306 Belle Haven N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23337 Wallops Island N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23358 Hacksneck N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23359 Hallwood N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23389 Harborton N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23401 Keller N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23407 Mappsville N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23409 Mears N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23410 Melfa N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23414 Nelsonia N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23416 Oak Hall N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23418 Onley N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23420 Painter N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23422 Pungoteague N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23423 Quinby N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23426 Sanford N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23427 Saxis N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23441 Tasley N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23442 Temperanceville N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23480 Wachapreague N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
23488 Withams N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

What Parents Can Do

  1. Request lead testing at your child's school - The EPA's 3Ts program (Training, Testing, Taking Action) provides guidance for schools. Ask your school board about their water testing schedule.
  2. Review the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) - Your water utility publishes this annually. It details all detected contaminants.
  3. Consider a water filter for your home - choose a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) specifically for lead reduction. This is especially important for infant formula preparation.
  4. Pack water from home - If you're concerned about school water quality, send your child with a water bottle filled at home (filtered if possible).
  5. Stay informed - Bookmark this page to check for updates on water quality in your school district.

Need help with school water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe in Accomack County Public Schools schools?

EPA system-level records show no health-based violations across 9 ZIP records with known health counts since 2021. No lead action-level exceedance is recorded among 9 ZIP records with known status. This does not establish safety at an individual school tap; request current building-level testing results.

Does Accomack County Public Schools test for lead in school water?

Federal law does not require schools to test for lead in drinking water (except in some states with specific mandates). The EPA's voluntary 3Ts program encourages testing. Contact your school district office to ask about their testing schedule and results.

What level of lead is safe for children?

There is no safe level of lead for children, according to the CDC. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb) triggers corrective action for water systems, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that school water contain no more than 0.001 mg/L (1 ppb).

Data Sources

Updated daily.

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