CITY REPORT WV

Gordon, WV: 3 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 3
Radon Risk (Low)
$1,800
Est. Remediation

Key Facts for Gordon Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Homes built before 1986: 36% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,800 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 17.97 - above typical levels.

Gordon's Water Providers

Consolidated water delivery characterizes Gordon, WV: among 1 system in federal records, one utility holds the dominant service position - carrying the rate-setting authority, the infrastructure obligations, and the EPA reporting burden for most residential addresses.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Gordon, West Virginia (population ~177), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 209,283 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.

Water Sources

Gordon 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 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 2 1
E. coli Microbiological 2 1
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
25093 3 0 Wvawc-kanawha Valley District

All ZIP Codes in Gordon

Data Sources

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

Gordon Community Health Snapshot

12.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
17.3%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
21.6%
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 12.5% ↑
Diabetes 17.3% ↑
Mental Health 21.6% ↑

Vertical line = national average. Above national · Below national

What's in Gordon's Water?

Consumer Confidence Report Rule 2 violations
Reporting
E. coli 2 violations
Microbiological
Gastrointestinal illness, potentially fatal
Revised Total Coliform Rule 2 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination

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

Gordon Infrastructure Age

1996
Median Build Year
36%
Built Before 1986
0%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

For a city with a median build year of 1996, Gordon carries a housing profile that straddles the 1986 federal ban on lead solder in plumbing. Neither predominantly new nor predominantly old, the stock presents a moderate aggregate risk environment - with individual risk varying sharply depending on when and where a specific home was built.

1996
Median Year Built
36%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
0%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (0%) 1970–1986 (36%) Post-1986 (64%)

Most homes in Gordon were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Gordon: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

36%
Homes Built Before 1986

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.

Locally, 36% of Gordon homes carry interior plumbing from the era when lead solder was still permitted in new builds, and citywide monitoring approaches or crosses the EPA action benchmark. Households can find a draw-test kit and certified filtration through verified retailers.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Gordon: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

1
Total FEMA Flood Claims
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Gordon contains 1 flood insurance claim. 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 <strong>$1,800</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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water violations does Gordon have?
Gordon water systems have a total of 3 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
How many water systems serve Gordon?
Gordon is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 177 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Gordon?
Estimated remediation costs in Gordon average $1,800 per household, ranging from $1,200 to $2,500. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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Page version: August 2026.

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