Gerrardstown, WV: 17 Violations - Home Safety 58/100
1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Gerrardstown: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Gerrardstown earns a C grade for WV; check the EPA record for the system that serves your address.
How Gerrardstown Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Gerrardstown Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 17 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.003 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 48% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.48.
Who Supplies Your Water in Gerrardstown
3 systems shown for Gerrardstown, WV, from 3 on the federal list.
- C
- C
- C
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Gerrardstown, West Virginia (population ~5,086), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 70,693 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.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Gerrardstown: C (58/100)
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
Gerrardstown water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0030 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 1.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 12 | 1 |
| Groundwater Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 6 | 1 |
| Picloram | Organic | 2 | 1 |
| Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) | Organic | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25420 | C | 17 | 0 | Berkeley County Pswd-potomac River |
All ZIP Codes in Gerrardstown
- 25420 [C] - 17 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.
Health Outcomes in Gerrardstown
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
Top Contaminants in Gerrardstown Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Gerrardstown
With 48% 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
Buyers and renters in Gerrardstown can ask a simple question of any home: was it built before 1986? The citywide median of 1983 will not answer it.
Most homes in Gerrardstown 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.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Gerrardstown Homeowners
Estimated remediation for Gerrardstown is a small fraction of median property value - one percent or less - though the ratio does not describe any single household.
Estimated remediation costs in Gerrardstown can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 106% above the West Virginia average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Gerrardstown
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 Gerrardstown
- 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.
- Install a certified water filter. For Consumer Confidence Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Gerrardstown: 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.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 48% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
Deep Dive Reports
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