CITY REPORT WV

Pond Gap, WV: 3 Violations - Home Safety 99/100

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Pond Gap: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Pond Gap tap water earns a high safety grade - above-average compliance with WV and federal standards.

How Pond Gap Compares

Pond Gap99/100
West Virginia avg71/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
A · 99
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
Radon Risk (Moderate)
$29K
Median Home Value
$400
Est. Remediation (1.4% of home value)

Key Facts for Pond Gap Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Homes built before 1986: 38% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 16.28 - above typical levels.

Pond Gap's Water Providers

One utility dominates residential water service in Pond Gap, WV - out of 1 system in federal records.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Pond Gap, West Virginia (population ~596), 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.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Pond Gap: A (99/100)

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

Pond Gap 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 2 (Moderate Risk)

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

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
25160 A 3 0 Wvawc-kanawha Valley District

All ZIP Codes in Pond Gap

  • 25160 [A] - 3 violations

Data Sources

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

Pond Gap Community Health Snapshot

11.9%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
15.6%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
20.9%
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 11.9% ↑
Diabetes 15.6% ↑
Mental Health 20.9% ↑

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

What's in Pond Gap'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.

Pond Gap Infrastructure Age

1993
Median Build Year
38%
Built Before 1986
6%
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 1993, Pond Gap 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.

1993
Median Year Built
38%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
6%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (6%) 1970–1986 (32%) Post-1986 (62%)

Most homes in Pond Gap 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.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Pond Gap

At current valuations, Pond Gap falls in the moderate remediation-share tier - a level where treating this as a budgeted line item rather than an ad-hoc expense is the practical approach.

Median Home Value
$28,700
Est. Remediation
$400
Remediation as % of home value 1.4%

Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Pond Gap. The estimated $0–$800 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 78% below the West Virginia average.

Pond Gap: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

38%
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.

Although utility-side compliance with federal Lead and Copper requirements remains the system reference, that compliance does not extend down into interior plumbing. With 38% of Pond Gap stock built before the solder ban and aggregate readings at or beyond the action mark, a household-level sample becomes the practical way to close that information gap.

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

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Pond Gap, WV

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Pond Gap, WV?
Pond Gap has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100 (Grade A) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 3 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Pond Gap have?
Pond Gap water systems have a total of 3 EPA violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
How does Pond Gap compare to West Virginia average?
Pond Gap has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100, which is above the West Virginia state average of 71/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Pond Gap?
Pond Gap is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 596 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Pond Gap?
Estimated remediation costs in Pond Gap average $400 per household, ranging from $0 to $800. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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