CITY REPORT WV HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 19

Four States, WV: 19 Health Violations - Home Safety 67/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Four States: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Your top priority: match a filter's certification to the violations (19 health-based violations). NSF certified filters →

Within Four States, the records summarized for WV produce a C grade - a middle reading that calls for checking the specific system at your address.

How Four States Compares

Four States67/100
West Virginia avg71/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 67
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$55K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (1.1% of home value)

What You Should Know About Four States Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 127 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0016 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 72% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.57.

Who Supplies Your Water in Four States

The 3 largest of 5 systems connected with Four States, WV are listed below.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Four States, West Virginia (population ~452), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 9,888 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. 19 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Four States: C (67/100)

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

Four States water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0016 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
Public Notice Rule Reporting 56 1
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 38 1
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 38 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 24 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 24 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
26572 C 127 19 Monongah Town of

All ZIP Codes in Four States

  • 26572 [C] - 127 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in Four States

12.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
14.7%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
21.4%
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 12.2% ↑
Diabetes 14.7% ↑
Mental Health 21.4% ↑

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

Top Contaminants in Four States Water

Public Notice Rule 56 violations
Reporting
Consumer Confidence Rule 38 violations
Reporting
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule 38 violations
Treatment Technique

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

Housing & Infrastructure in Four States

1979
Median Build Year
72%
Built Before 1986
50%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 72% 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. Four States's median build year is 1979, 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.

1979
Median Year Built
72%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
50%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (50%) 1970–1986 (22%) Post-1986 (28%)

Over half of homes in Four States 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.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Four States Homeowners

In Four States, estimated remediation lands between the 1% and 2% cutoffs as a share of what the median home is worth.

Median Home Value
$54,500
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 1.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Four States can be compared with local home values. The estimated $300–$1,500 range is a planning estimate; get a property-specific quote and check it against your budget. Home values are 59% below the West Virginia average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Four States

72%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0016
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.

What You Can Do in Four States

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Public Notice Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Four States: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 72% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Four States, WV

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Four States, WV?
Four States has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100 (Grade C) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 127 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Four States?
EPA records list 127 EPA violations, including 19 health-based violations for Four States water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Four States water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Four States is 0.0016 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 does Four States compare to West Virginia average?
Four States has an average Home Safety Score of 67/100, which is below the West Virginia state average of 71/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Four States?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Four States. The related population figure in our data is approximately 452 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Four States?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Four States: $600; modeled range $300 to $1,500. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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