Fayette County, West Virginia
51 ZIP codes · Avg score 61/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Tracking 51 ZIP codes in Fayette County reveals a mixed picture — tap water quality varies meaningfully by location.
How Fayette County Compares
How Fayette County Compares
Fayette County scores 3 points below the West Virginia state average (64/100) and 7 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Fayette 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: 17.4 (asthma 12.5%, diabetes 17.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,144, driven primarily by energy_code_gap
Infrastructure: 0.548% avg pipe failure probability, 71% of ZIPs at high risk
72% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Fayette County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2025 with 63 violations. Past 5 years: 127 total (127 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
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: $1,144
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
20,754 housing units in Fayette 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 Fayette County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WVAWC NEW RIVER REGIONAL WTR TRTMT PLT | 25,603 | 59 |
| 2 | KANAWHA FALLS PSD | 2,547 | 51 |
| 3 | WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST | 209,283 | 51 |
| 4 | GAULEY RIVER PSD | 3,944 | 28 |
| 5 | Danese Public Service District | 2,294 | 6 |
11 total water systems serve Fayette County.
All ZIP Codes in Fayette County
51 ZIP codes tracked in Fayette County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25831 | Danese | 81 | B | 2 | $92K |
| 2 | 25976 | Meadow Bridge | 79 | B | 4 (1 health) | $117K |
| 3 | 25901 | Oak Hill | 78 | B | 0 | $112K |
| 4 | 25904 | Pax | 74 | B | 6 (1 health) | $56K |
| 5 | 25888 | Mount Hope | 73 | B | 3 (2 health) | — |
| 6 | 26656 | Belva | 71 | B | 14 (3 health) | $157K |
| 7 | 26690 | Swiss | 71 | B | 14 (3 health) | $52K |
| 8 | 25085 | Gauley Bridge | 70 | B | 37 (4 health) | $96K |
| 9 | 25031 | Boomer | 63 | C | 0 | $85K |
| 10 | 25036 | Cannelton | 63 | C | 0 | $41K |
| 11 | 25040 | Charlton Heights | 63 | C | 0 | $98K |
| 12 | 25059 | Dixie | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 13 | 25090 | Glen Ferris | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 14 | 25102 | Handley | 63 | C | 0 | $51K |
| 15 | 25111 | Indore | 63 | C | 0 | $80K |
| 16 | 25115 | Kanawha Falls | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 17 | 25119 | Kincaid | 63 | C | 0 | $54K |
| 18 | 25125 | Lizemores | 63 | C | 0 | $128K |
| 19 | 25136 | Montgomery | 63 | C | 0 | $110K |
| 20 | 25139 | Mount Carbon | 63 | C | 0 | $261K |
| 21 | 25152 | Page | 63 | C | 0 | $83K |
| 22 | 25161 | Powellton | 63 | C | 0 | $68K |
| 23 | 25173 | Robson | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 24 | 25186 | Smithers | 63 | C | 0 | $73K |
| 25 | 25812 | Ansted | 63 | C | 0 | $73K |
| 26 | 25840 | Fayetteville | 63 | C | 0 | $119K |
| 27 | 25855 | Hilltop | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 28 | 25864 | Layland | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 29 | 25879 | Minden | 63 | C | 0 | $32K |
| 30 | 25907 | Prince | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 31 | 25909 | Prosperity | 63 | C | 0 | $114K |
| 32 | 25936 | Thurmond | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 33 | 25942 | Winona | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 34 | 25118 | Kimberly | 55 | C | 0 | — |
| 35 | 25846 | Glen Jean | 55 | C | 0 | — |
| 36 | 25917 | Scarbro | 55 | C | 0 | $85K |
| 37 | 25958 | Charmco | 55 | C | 0 | $74K |
| 38 | 25002 | Alloy | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 39 | 25057 | Deep Water | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 40 | 25126 | London | 53 | D | 0 | $28K |
| 41 | 25160 | Pond Gap | 53 | D | 0 | $29K |
| 42 | 25185 | Mount Olive | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 43 | 25818 | Bradley | 53 | D | 0 | $84K |
| 44 | 25833 | Dothan | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 45 | 25837 | Edmond | 53 | D | 0 | $142K |
| 46 | 25862 | Lansing | 53 | D | 0 | $233K |
| 47 | 25866 | Lochgelly | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 48 | 25868 | Lookout | 53 | D | 0 | $127K |
| 49 | 25938 | Victor | 53 | D | 0 | $100K |
| 50 | 25977 | Meadow Creek | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 51 | 25986 | Spring Dale | 53 | D | 0 | $147K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Fayette 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 — 72% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Fayette County, West Virginia
Overview
Fayette County in West Virginia covers 51 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (61/100).
7 of 51 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 14 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.