Camden On Gauley, WV - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Camden On Gauley Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 162 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0185 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average.
- Homes built before 1986: 65% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $4,500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 19.05.
Water Systems Serving Camden On Gauley
When a city is linked to 2 water systems, as Camden On Gauley, WV is in federal records, water in one neighborhood may come from a different system than in another. The 2 systems with the largest reported populations are shown below, and their compliance records are kept separately, so a violation logged for one does not describe the others.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Camden On Gauley, West Virginia (population ~853), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 5,578 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. 6 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Camden On Gauley water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0185 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 50 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 16 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | 1 |
| Nitrate | Inorganic | 8 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26208 | — | 162 | 6 | Richwood Water Department |
All ZIP Codes in Camden On Gauley
- 26208 - 162 violations ⚠
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Camden On Gauley
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Camden On Gauley
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Camden On Gauley's Housing Stock?
With 65% 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
Plumbing risk in older housing is tied to the period before 1986, when lead pipes and lead solder were still permitted in new plumbing. Camden On Gauley's median build year is 1973, and properties from before that year might still contain lead-bearing joints or pipes. Much of that risk sits inside individual properties, which city-level water quality averages don't capture.
Over half of homes in Camden On Gauley were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Camden On Gauley: Remediation Cost in Perspective
In Camden On Gauley, estimated remediation passes the 2% mark relative to median property value.
Estimated remediation costs in Camden On Gauley equal about 6.7% of the median home value; how much that burdens a household depends on its finances. For homes valued near the median, fixing water and safety issues could cost $2,900–$6,700. Home values here are 50% below the West Virginia average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Camden On Gauley
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.
Families in Camden On Gauley have two area figures that point toward testing. ZIP-level 90th-percentile lead results from water systems average higher than 0.015 mg/L, and 65% of homes are older than 1986. Neither one measures a specific home, which a tap test does.
1 ZIP code (100% of the city's ZIP records) is served by a water system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Camden On Gauley
Historical NFIP data for Camden On Gauley contains 35 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $30,228. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $4,500 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
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