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.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

In ZipCheckup's scoring, Pond Gap, WV lands in the A-B grade tier.

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 Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 99
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$29K
Median Home Value

Key Facts for Pond Gap Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations since 2021.
  • Homes built before 1986: 38% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 16.28.

Pond Gap's Water Providers

A single entry in the list below does not mean one utility serves all of Pond Gap, WV: it means one system appears there, while federal records link 1 to the area. Service areas and ZIP codes do not line up exactly, so the utility named on a household's water bill is the one whose record applies to that home.

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 of reported 90th-percentile lead results: reported as 0 mg/L (a reported 0 is not proof of no lead; check the source record for its reporting limit) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 1
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 2 1
Chlorine Disinfectant 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). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

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?

Revised Total Coliform Rule 2 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination
Surface Water Treatment Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Pathogens may not be adequately removed
Chlorine 2 violations
Disinfectant · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 4 mg/L

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

Buyers and renters in Pond Gap can ask a simple question of any home: was it built before 1986? The citywide median of 1993 will not answer it.

1993
Median Year Built
38%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
6%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (6%) 1970–1986 (32%) Post-1986 (62%)

Most homes in Pond Gap were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Pond Gap: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

38%
Homes Built Before 1986

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

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

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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 ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 3 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Pond Gap?
EPA records list 3 EPA violations for Pond Gap water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
How does Pond Gap compare to West Virginia average?
Pond Gap has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100, which is at or above the West Virginia state average of 71/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Pond Gap?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Pond Gap. The related population figure in our data is approximately 596 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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