Coal Mountain, WV Water Safety: 87/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
For households in Coal Mountain, WV water data shows a consistently above-average safety picture.
How Coal Mountain Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Coal Mountain Water
- Homes built before 1986: 54% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 18.76 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Coal Mountain
With 2 utilities splitting service in Coal Mountain, WV, water accountability is distributed across 2 systems on the federal record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Coal Mountain, West Virginia (population ~504), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 3,876 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Coal Mountain — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Coal Mountain: A (87/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Coal Mountain water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Coal Mountain
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24823 | A | OCEANA COMMUNITY OF | 3,796 |
All ZIP Codes in Coal Mountain
- 24823 [A]
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
Updated daily.
Health Outcomes in Coal Mountain
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Housing & Infrastructure in Coal Mountain
With 54% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
The median home in Coal Mountain was built in 1985 — a figure that places most of the city's residential stock in the era when lead solder was still standard in copper plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead-soldered joints; those built before 1970 face the additional possibility of lead pipes in the service line itself.
Over half of homes in Coal Mountain were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Coal Mountain
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Despite citywide averages serving as the standard public reference point, those aggregates cannot resolve what is happening at one specific faucet — and where 54% of Coal Mountain homes come from before the solder rule or where utility samples sit at or above the action mark, the gap between system data and faucet reality matters more than it does in lower-exposure communities. An in-home draw closes that gap, with certified filtration through retailer networks available where confirmed faucet results warrant additional measures.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Flood & Climate Risk in Coal Mountain
FEMA-designated flood zones cover a small share of Coal Mountain's ZIP codes, and NFIP claim volume reflects that limited exposure. Flood-related water quality disruptions — overwhelmed treatment capacity, well contamination, backflow — are infrequent where flood events themselves are rare.
Coal Mountain has a relatively low flood history with 2 FEMA claims on record. While risk is limited, severe weather events can still impact water infrastructure.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,200</strong> remediation cost per household.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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