Health Concerns Found SCHOOL DISTRICT

Albemarle County Public Schools (VA): 20 Health Violations

24 ZIP codes · 15 water systems · 147,341 people served

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA drinking-water data for Albemarle County Public Schools: 18 unresolved violations in the water systems serving this district.

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

B · 83
Avg Safety Score (3 ZIP)
24
ZIP Codes
15
Water Systems
225
Violations (5yr) (17 ZIP)
0.0035 mg/L
Avg Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk (24 ZIP)

Why School Water Quality Matters

Children drink 2–4× 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 Albemarle County Public Schools in Virginia spans 24 ZIP codes. This materialization has canonical Home Safety Scores for 3 ZIP records and typed EPA water violation counts for 17 ZIP records. Missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The deduplicated primary-system served-population sum is 147,341 across 6 water systems. This is not the district resident population.

The average Home Safety Score under model 4.0.0 across 3 scored ZIP records is B (83/100)

  • with the lowest-scoring area at 82/100 .

Water quality in this district falls in the bottom 51% nationally.

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 lead level (90th percentile) 0.0035 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
Highest lead level 0.0101 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
ZIP records exceeding EPA action level 0 of 17 with known status -

EPA Violation History

20 health-based violations recorded across 17 ZIP records with known health counts in the past 5 years. 9 of 17 ZIP records with known total counts have at least one violation. 18 violations remain unresolved.

Contaminants of Concern

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based ZIPs Affected
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 19 Yes 9
Contaminant 0700 Other 12 Yes 4
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 9 No 9
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 8 No 4
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 6 No 3
Arsenic Inorganic 5 No 1
PFOA PFAS 5 No 1
PFNA PFAS 5 No 1

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High risk)

4 of 24 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1. The zone is not a building measurement; homes and school buildings should be tested directly.

Water Facts and Home Safety Score by ZIP Code

ZIP Code City Home Safety Score EPA Violations Health Lead Level Exceeds?
22920 Afton N/A 161 0 0.00654 mg/L No
22923 Barboursville N/A 15 6 0.0101 mg/L No
22968 Ruckersville N/A 15 6 0.0101 mg/L No
22935 Dyke N/A 10 4 0.0101 mg/L No
22940 Free Union N/A 10 4 0.0101 mg/L No
22901 Charlottesville B (82) 4 0 0.00611 mg/L No
22903 Charlottesville N/A 4 0 0.00611 mg/L No
22902 Charlottesville N/A 3 0 0 mg/L No
22904 Charlottesville N/A 3 0 0 mg/L No
22911 Charlottesville B (83) 0 0 0 mg/L No
22931 Covesville N/A 0 0 0 mg/L No
22932 Crozet B (83) 0 0 0 mg/L No
22936 Earlysville N/A 0 0 0 mg/L No
22942 Gordonsville N/A 0 0 0 mg/L No
22947 Keswick N/A 0 0 0 mg/L No
22959 North Garden N/A 0 0 0 mg/L No
22974 Troy N/A 0 0 0 mg/L No
22937 Esmont N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
22938 Faber N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
22943 Greenwood N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
22946 Keene N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
22969 Schuyler N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
24562 Howardsville N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
24590 Scottsville 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. Test your home's water - Especially if your home has older plumbing (pre-1986) that may contain lead solder or lead pipes.
  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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe in Albemarle County Public Schools schools?

EPA system-level records associated with Albemarle County Public Schools show 20 health-based violations across 17 ZIP records with known health counts. These records do not measure individual school taps. Parents should request current building-level testing results from the school district.

Does Albemarle 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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