CITY REPORT WV HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 2

Whitman, WV: 20 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$75K
Median Home Value
$300
Est. Remediation (0.4% of home value)

Key Facts for Whitman Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 20 violations since 2021.
  • Homes built before 1986: 74% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 18.42.

Whitman's Water Providers

Whitman, WV: one listed entry, 1 linked overall.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Whitman, West Virginia (population ~1,394), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 16,921 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. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Water Sources

Whitman 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
Public Notice Rule Reporting 18 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 4 1
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 4 1
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 4 1
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 4 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
25652 — 20 2 Logan County Public Service District - Northern Regional

All ZIP Codes in Whitman

  • 25652 - 20 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

Whitman Community Health Snapshot

12.7%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
18.2%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
23.1%
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 12.7% ↑
Diabetes 18.2% ↑
Mental Health 23.1% ↑

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

What's in Whitman's Water?

Public Notice Rule 18 violations
Reporting
Lead and Copper Rule 4 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage
Consumer Confidence Rule 4 violations
Reporting

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Whitman Infrastructure Age

1974
Median Build Year
74%
Built Before 1986
39%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 74% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Renovation history matters as much as age: in Whitman, with a median build year of 1974, some older homes have been replumbed and some have not.

1974
Median Year Built
74%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
39%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (39%) 1970–1986 (35%) Post-1986 (26%)

Over half of homes in Whitman were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Whitman

Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for Whitman stays at or under the 1% mark.

Median Home Value
$75,200
Est. Remediation
$300
Remediation as % of home value 0.4%

Estimated remediation costs in Whitman can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 44% below the West Virginia average.

Whitman: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

74%
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.

Whitman: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

42
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$5,656
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Whitman contains 42 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $5,656. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

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. The $300 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Whitman?
EPA records list 20 EPA violations, including 2 health-based violations for Whitman water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
How many water systems serve Whitman?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Whitman. The related population figure in our data is approximately 1,394 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Whitman?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Whitman: $300; modeled range $150 to $600. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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