Brooke County, West Virginia
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 56/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 6 ZIP codes in Brooke County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How Brooke County Compares
How Brooke County Compares
Brooke County scores 8 points below the West Virginia state average (64/100) and 12 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Brooke County, West Virginia
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15.9 (asthma 11.7%, diabetes 15.5%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,698, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.54% avg pipe failure probability, 100% of ZIPs at high risk
85.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Brooke County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 7 violations. Past 5 years: 9 total (9 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,698
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,461 housing units in Brooke County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Brooke County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Brooke County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Brooke County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Brooke County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Follansbee Hooverson Heights | 4,970 | 37 |
| 2 | HAMMOND PSD | 2,186 | 25 |
| 3 | Beech Bottom Water Department | 610 | 25 |
| 4 | Brooke County Public Service District | 240 | 22 |
| 5 | Follansbee Municipal | 3,145 | 19 |
8 total water systems serve Brooke County.
All ZIP Codes in Brooke County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Brooke County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26030 | Beech Bottom | 66 | C | 0 | $63K |
| 2 | 26075 | Windsor Heights | 65 | C | 7 (1 health) | $63K |
| 3 | 26037 | Follansbee | 64 | C | 15 (1 health) | $131K |
| 4 | 26035 | Colliers | 57 | C | 4 | $151K |
| 5 | 26070 | Wellsburg | 46 | D | 18 (3 health) | $127K |
| 6 | 26058 | Short Creek | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Brooke County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 85.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Brooke County, West Virginia
Overview
Brooke County in West Virginia covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (56/100).
4 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.