CITY REPORT WV 1 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Yolyn, WV: 3 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
Zone 3
Radon Risk (Low)
$1,200
Est. Remediation

Key Facts for Yolyn Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Homes built before 1986: 100% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 18.42 - above typical levels.

Yolyn's Water Providers

For most households in Yolyn, WV, tap water comes from one provider - the utility that controls the local distribution system out of 1 tracked in federal record.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Yolyn, West Virginia (population ~205), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 3,542 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Water Sources

Yolyn 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 3 (Low Risk)

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 2 1
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 2 1
Contaminant 0800 Other 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
25654 3 1 Buffalo Creek Public Service District

All ZIP Codes in Yolyn

  • 25654 - 3 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

Yolyn 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). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

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 Yolyn's Water?

Surface Water Treatment Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Pathogens may not be adequately removed
Fecal Coliform 2 violations
Microbiological
Contaminant 0800 2 violations
Other

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

Yolyn Infrastructure Age

1952
Median Build Year
100%
Built Before 1986
63%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 100% 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

Yolyn's housing stock is predominantly older, with a median build year of 1952 that reflects decades of construction before federal plumbing standards were tightened. The 1986 ban on lead solder and the pre-1970 era of lead service lines are both relevant benchmarks here - a significant share of the residential inventory predates one or both of those cutoffs, creating an elevated baseline for plumbing-related lead risk that aggregate water quality data may not fully reflect at the household level.

1952
Median Year Built
100%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
63%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (63%) 1970–1986 (37%) Post-1986 (0%)

Over half of homes in Yolyn 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.

Yolyn: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

100%
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.

100% of Yolyn housing dates to the pre-rule era, alongside aggregate readings hovering at the federal action mark - household-level confirmation through a draw-test kit fits the local picture.

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

Yolyn: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

1
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$3,369
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Yolyn contains 1 flood insurance claim. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $3,369. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 <strong>$1,200</strong> 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 water violations does Yolyn have?
Yolyn water systems have a total of 3 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
How many water systems serve Yolyn?
Yolyn is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 205 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Yolyn?
Estimated remediation costs in Yolyn average $1,200 per household, ranging from $800 to $1,800. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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