Peach Creek, WV Water Safety: 73/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
In current tracking cycles, Peach Creek records above-average water quality outcomes for WV; compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards and no systemic failures across its water systems.
How Peach Creek Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Peach Creek Water
- Homes built before 1986: 98% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,800 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 18.42 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Peach Creek
Peach Creek, WV draws its residential water from 2 separate providers among the 2 federally tracked systems. Each operates independently, with its own infrastructure, rate structure, and compliance record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Peach Creek, West Virginia (population ~690), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 20,456 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Peach Creek — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Peach Creek: B (73/100)
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
Peach Creek water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Peach Creek
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25639 | B | LOGAN COUNTY PSD - NORTHERN REGIONAL | 16,921 |
All ZIP Codes in Peach Creek
- 25639 [B]
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.
Health Outcomes in Peach Creek
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
Housing & Infrastructure in Peach Creek
With 98% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
For residents trying to assess tap water risk in Peach Creek, the median build year of 1943 is the starting context. It signals that a majority of homes were constructed before 1986 — the year federal rules prohibited lead solder in new plumbing — and that a significant share likely predates 1970, when lead pipes were still a common choice for residential service connections. Neither risk tier is rare in this housing inventory.
Over half of homes in Peach Creek were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Peach Creek
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.
Pulling a tap sample fills the gap that utility data cannot close, particularly here where 98% of housing dates from the pre-rule era and citywide monitoring sits at or above the regulatory mark in Peach Creek.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Flood & Climate Risk in Peach Creek
FEMA data shows 100% of Peach Creek's ZIP codes mapped into designated flood zones, paired with an NFIP record of 6 claims. That footprint places local flood exposure in the range where it warrants attention without rising to high-severity planning territory.
Peach Creek has a moderate flood history with 6 FEMA claims averaging $22,489 per payout. 100% 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>$1,800</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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