Sarah Ann, WV Water Safety: 66/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Sarah Ann, WV: mid-range safety grade, uneven compliance across service areas.
How Sarah Ann Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Sarah Ann Residents
- Homes built before 1986: 66% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- CDC health risk index: 18.42 — above typical levels.
Sarah Ann's Water Providers
Sarah Ann, WV is covered by 2 major water utilities out of 2 federally tracked systems, each managing its own pipes, treatment processes, and EPA filings. What a household gets from the tap depends on which provider's system serves that address.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Sarah Ann, West Virginia (population ~603), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 18,761 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Sarah Ann — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Sarah Ann: C (66/100)
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
Sarah Ann water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Sarah Ann
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25644 | C | LOGAN COUNTY PSD - NORTHERN REGIONAL | 16,921 |
All ZIP Codes in Sarah Ann
- 25644 [C]
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.
Sarah Ann 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
Sarah Ann Infrastructure Age
With 66% 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
Heavily weighted toward older construction, Sarah Ann's housing stock carries a median build year of 1989. That profile puts a majority of homes in the era when lead-soldered copper plumbing was standard practice.
Over half of homes in Sarah Ann 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.
Sarah Ann: 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.
After the federal action removing lead-bearing solder from new plumbing took effect, building practice shifted — but 66% of the Sarah Ann inventory predates that line. With aggregate samples near or beyond 0.015 mg/L, an in-home check moves out of the optional column into the standard list.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
What You Can Do in Sarah Ann
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 66% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
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