CITY REPORT WV

Charleston, WV: 3 Violations - Home Safety 99/100

47 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Charleston: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Charleston tap water earns a high safety grade - above-average compliance with WV and federal standards.

How Charleston Compares

Charleston99/100
West Virginia avg71/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

47
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
14
ZIPs with Violations
A · 99
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
Radon Risk (Low)
$148K
Median Home Value
$2,166
Est. Remediation (1.5% of home value)

Water Quality Map: Charleston, WV

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Score Distribution

Safety grade breakdown for Charleston's 12 ZIP codes.

A
12
B
0
C
0
D
0
F
0

Key Facts for Charleston Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Estimated remediation: $2,166 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 16.28 - above typical levels.

Charleston's Water Providers

In Charleston, WV, the drinking water supply is organized under a single dominant utility - a consolidated structure that shapes how infrastructure investment, regulatory compliance, and rate decisions flow to households. When one provider handles the overwhelming share of residential connections out of 1 tracked system, accountability is clear: service upgrades, EPA violation responses, and tariff changes all funnel through that single organizational structure.

Overview

We track home safety data for 47 ZIP codes in Charleston, West Virginia (population ~109,696), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 209,283 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 14 of 47 ZIP codes.

14 of 14 ZIP codes 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.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Charleston: A (99/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Charleston water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 14 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

  • Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
  • Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
  • Zone 3 (Low): 47 ZIP codes

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 15 14
E. coli Microbiological 15 14
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 15 14

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
25301 A 3 0 Wvawc-kanawha Valley District
25302 A 3 0 Wvawc-kanawha Valley District
25303 A 3 0 Wvawc-kanawha Valley District
25304 A 3 0 Wvawc-kanawha Valley District
25305 A 3 0 Wvawc-kanawha Valley District
25306 A 3 0 Wvawc-kanawha Valley District
25309 — 3 0 Wvawc-kanawha Valley District
25311 A 3 0 Wvawc-kanawha Valley District
25312 A 3 0 Wvawc-kanawha Valley District
25313 A 3 0 Wvawc-kanawha Valley District

All ZIP Codes in Charleston

Data Sources

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

Charleston Community Health Snapshot

11.9%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
15.6%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
20.9%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.9% ↑
Diabetes 15.6% ↑
Mental Health 20.9% ↑

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

What's in Charleston's Water?

Consumer Confidence Report Rule 15 violations
Reporting
E. coli 15 violations
Microbiological
Gastrointestinal illness, potentially fatal
Revised Total Coliform Rule 15 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination

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

How Remediation Costs Compare in Charleston

For most Charleston homeowners, estimated remediation represents a moderate equity share - manageable with planning.

Median Home Value
$148,300
Est. Remediation
$2,166
Remediation as % of home value 1.5%

Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Charleston. The estimated $1,397–$3,087 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 11% above the West Virginia average.

Charleston: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

1,325
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$16,284
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
90%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Charleston contains 1,325 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $16,284. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 90% 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 <strong>$2,166</strong> 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.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Charleston, WV

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Charleston, WV?
Charleston has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100 (Grade A) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 3 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Charleston have?
Charleston water systems have a total of 3 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 47 ZIP codes.
How does Charleston compare to West Virginia average?
Charleston has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100, which is above the West Virginia state average of 71/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Charleston?
Charleston is served by 1 public water system across 47 ZIP codes, serving approximately 109,696 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Charleston?
Estimated remediation costs in Charleston average $2,166 per household, ranging from $1,397 to $3,087. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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