Huntington, WV: 120 Violations — 76/100 (2026)
40 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Residents of Huntington generally live with tap water that beats the WV safety average on key EPA compliance metrics.
How Huntington Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Huntington, WV
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Huntington's 40 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Huntington Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 120 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.001 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $745 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.97 — above typical levels.
Huntington's Water Providers
Throughout Huntington, WV, water comes from one of 3 primary utilities out of 5 total systems — independent providers with different rate structures, infrastructure, and compliance records that vary across the service territory.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 40 ZIP codes in Huntington, West Virginia (population ~70,628), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 124,123 people region-wide.
40 of 40 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Huntington: B (76/100)
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
Huntington water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0010 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 39 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 1 ZIP code
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 82 | 40 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 41 | 40 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25701 | C | 3 | 0 | Wvawc - Huntington District |
| 25702 | B | 3 | 0 | Wvawc - Huntington District |
| 25703 | B | 3 | 0 | Wvawc - Huntington District |
| 25704 | C | 3 | 0 | Wvawc - Huntington District |
| 25705 | B | 3 | 0 | Wvawc - Huntington District |
| 25706 | B | 3 | 0 | Wvawc - Huntington District |
| 25707 | B | 3 | 0 | Wvawc - Huntington District |
| 25708 | B | 3 | 0 | Wvawc - Huntington District |
| 25709 | B | 3 | 0 | Wvawc - Huntington District |
| 25710 | B | 3 | 0 | Wvawc - Huntington District |
All ZIP Codes in Huntington
- 25701 [C] — 3 violations
- 25702 [B] — 3 violations
- 25703 [B] — 3 violations
- 25704 [C] — 3 violations
- 25705 [B] — 3 violations
- 25706 [B] — 3 violations
- 25707 [B] — 3 violations
- 25708 [B] — 3 violations
- 25709 [B] — 3 violations
- 25710 [B] — 3 violations
- 25711 [B] — 3 violations
- 25712 [B] — 3 violations
- 25713 [B] — 3 violations
- 25714 [B] — 3 violations
- 25715 [B] — 3 violations
- 25716 [B] — 3 violations
- 25717 [B] — 3 violations
- 25718 [B] — 3 violations
- 25719 [B] — 3 violations
- 25720 [B] — 3 violations
- 25721 [B] — 3 violations
- 25722 [B] — 3 violations
- 25723 [B] — 3 violations
- 25724 [B] — 3 violations
- 25725 [B] — 3 violations
- 25726 [B] — 3 violations
- 25727 [B] — 3 violations
- 25728 [B] — 3 violations
- 25729 [B] — 3 violations
- 25755 [B] — 3 violations
- 25770 [B] — 3 violations
- 25771 [A] — 3 violations
- 25772 [B] — 3 violations
- 25773 [B] — 3 violations
- 25774 [B] — 3 violations
- 25775 [B] — 3 violations
- 25776 [B] — 3 violations
- 25777 [B] — 3 violations
- 25778 [B] — 3 violations
- 25779 [B] — 3 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
Updated daily.
Huntington Community Health Snapshot
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
What's in Huntington's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Huntington
Because property values in Huntington comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.
Remediation costs in Huntington are relatively low compared to home values. The $230–$1,298 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 11% below the West Virginia average.
Huntington: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Lead risk in Huntington appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Huntington: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
The NFIP claim record for Huntington — 478 filed incidents — reflects genuine, recurring flood exposure rather than an isolated event or two. When a community accumulates flood claims at this volume and carries 20% of its ZIP codes inside FEMA-designated zones, flood history starts to factor into water quality planning in ways it doesn't for lower-exposure areas. Flooding introduces specific contamination pathways — runoff overwhelming treatment facility intake, surface water infiltrating private wells, and pressure disruptions in distribution systems allowing backflow — all of which become more relevant as flood frequency increases.
Huntington has a moderate flood history with 478 FEMA claims averaging $12,681 per payout. 20% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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>$745</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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