Harrison County, West Virginia
23 ZIP codes · Avg score 66/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Safe water is the norm for most of Harrison County's 23 ZIP codes — but a notable subset have documented violations that push the grade to the middle tier.
How Harrison County Compares
How Harrison County Compares
Harrison County scores 2 points above the West Virginia state average (64/100) and 2 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Harrison 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: 16 (asthma 12.3%, diabetes 15.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,250, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.561% avg pipe failure probability, 74% of ZIPs at high risk
80.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2025)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Harrison County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 32 violations. Past 5 years: 94 total (94 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
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: $1,250
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
32,366 housing units in Harrison 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 Harrison County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Harrison 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 Harrison 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 Harrison County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coons Run Public Service District | 1,059 | 160 |
| 2 | Shortline Public Service District | 2,727 | 118 |
| 3 | SHINNSTON CITY OF | 4,959 | 116 |
| 4 | Bingamon Public Service District | 1,179 | 114 |
| 5 | Tri-county Water Assoc - Fairmont | 1,880 | 111 |
24 total water systems serve Harrison County.
All ZIP Codes in Harrison County
23 ZIP codes tracked in Harrison County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26323 | Anmoore | 82 | B | 7 (1 health) | $69K |
| 2 | 26463 | Wyatt | 78 | B | 5 | $201K |
| 3 | 26461 | Clarksburg | 75 | B | 25 (2 health) | — |
| 4 | 26330 | Bridgeport | 74 | B | 2 | $261K |
| 5 | 26306 | Clarksburg | 73 | B | 25 (2 health) | — |
| 6 | 26451 | West Milford | 73 | B | 49 (7 health) | $131K |
| 7 | 26369 | Hepzibah | 72 | B | 7 | $125K |
| 8 | 26431 | Shinnston | 71 | B | 109 (2 health) | $139K |
| 9 | 26302 | Clarksburg | 70 | B | 25 (2 health) | — |
| 10 | 26448 | Wallace | 70 | B | 18 (2 health) | $85K |
| 11 | 26422 | Reynoldsville | 69 | C | 10 | $102K |
| 12 | 26426 | Salem | 69 | C | 24 (3 health) | $118K |
| 13 | 26386 | Lumberport | 68 | C | 23 (7 health) | $163K |
| 14 | 26348 | Folsom | 63 | C | 0 | $73K |
| 15 | 26366 | Haywood | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 16 | 26438 | Spelter | 63 | C | 0 | — |
| 17 | 26301 | Clarksburg | 60 | C | 25 (2 health) | $124K |
| 18 | 26404 | Meadowbrook | 55 | C | 0 | $65K |
| 19 | 26408 | Mount Clare | 55 | C | 0 | $236K |
| 20 | 26339 | Center Point | 53 | D | 0 | $189K |
| 21 | 26361 | Gypsy | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 22 | 26568 | Enterprise | 53 | D | 0 | $85K |
| 23 | 26385 | Lost Creek | 50 | D | 0 | $155K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Harrison County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 80.2% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- 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 Harrison County, West Virginia
Overview
Harrison County in West Virginia covers 23 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (66/100).
14 of 23 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 30 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.