Good — Average Score 82/100
State Overview
Water quality across Virginia receives an overall grade of B (Good) with an average score of 82 out of 100, based on EPA compliance data from 632 ZIP codes statewide. This places Virginia 7 points above the national average of 75, indicating relatively strong water quality management across the state. A majority of ZIP codes (54%) earn an A grade, reflecting strong compliance across most water systems. The lowest-scoring area is ZIP code 24301 (Pulaski) with a score of 26/100. Scores are calculated from EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) violation records, lead and copper testing results, PFAS monitoring data from UCMR5, and enforcement actions over the past 5 years.
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