CITY REPORT WV

Calvin, WV: 1 Violation - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$224K
Median Home Value

Key Facts for Calvin Residents

  • Water systems mapped to your city have 1 violation on record since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0027 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 44% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 17.2.

Calvin's Water Providers

Listed supplier for Calvin, WV: one system, of 1 on federal record.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Calvin, West Virginia (population ~448), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 4,997 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Water Sources

Calvin water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0027 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

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

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
26660 — 1 0 Craigsville Public Service District

All ZIP Codes in Calvin

  • 26660 - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Calvin Community Health Snapshot

12.1%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
16.8%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
20.7%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 12.1% ↑
Diabetes 16.8% ↑
Mental Health 20.7% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

What's in Calvin's Water?

Lead and Copper Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Calvin Infrastructure Age

1981
Median Build Year
44%
Built Before 1986
19%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 44% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

When a home in Calvin was built matters for lead because federal rules adopted in 1986 limited how much lead new plumbing could contain; the local median build year is 1981. A median sits in the middle of a range, so some homes are older and some newer, and past repairs may have changed the pipes in either group. A plumber can identify the materials inside a home, and a lab test measures what reaches the tap.

1981
Median Year Built
44%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
19%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (19%) 1970–1986 (25%) Post-1986 (56%)

Most homes in Calvin were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Calvin: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

44%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0027
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Calvin?
EPA records list 1 EPA violation for Calvin water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Calvin water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Calvin is 0.0027 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How many water systems serve Calvin?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Calvin. The related population figure in our data is approximately 448 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Calvin, WV: 1 Violation - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/wv/calvin/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Calvin, WV: 1 Violation - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/wv/calvin/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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