CITY REPORT WV

Milam, WV: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable

Name: Water Quality Data for Milam, WV
Creator: ZipCheckup
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

N/A

ZIPs with Violations

Zone 1

Radon Risk (High)

$1,200

Est. Remediation

What You Should Know About Milam Water

Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
CDC health risk index: 17.96 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Milam, West Virginia, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 113 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Milam.

Lead & Copper

Lead data: not yet available for Milam
Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

All ZIP Codes in Milam

26838

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 Milam

12.3%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

19%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

21%

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 12.3% ↑

Diabetes 19% ↑

Mental Health 21% ↑

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

Housing & Infrastructure in Milam

2017

Median Build Year

Built Before 1986

Built Before 1970

PEX or 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

Although a small portion of Milam's homes predate 1986, the median build year of 2017 indicates the majority of the city's residential plumbing was installed after lead solder was banned - which tends to reduce the plumbing-related component of lead exposure at the household level.

2017

Median Year Built

Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Most homes in Milam 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.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Milam, WV

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Milam?

Estimated remediation costs in Milam average $1,200 per household, ranging from $800 to $1,500. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.

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APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Milam, WV: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/wv/milam/

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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Milam, WV: High Radon Risk - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/wv/milam/}
}

Page version: August 2026.