Lewis County, West Virginia
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 65/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Water monitoring across Lewis County's 3 ZIP codes paints a mid-range picture — solid compliance in some zones, documented concerns in others; most violations on record are concentrated in specific prior years rather than spread evenly across the full compliance history, and the overall county grade has held steady in the middle tier without major shifts in either direction.
How Lewis County Compares
How Lewis County Compares
Lewis County scores 1 points above the West Virginia state average (64/100) and 3 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.8 (asthma 12.2%, diabetes 16.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,570, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.45% avg pipe failure probability, 67% of ZIPs at high risk
63% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2022–2025)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Lewis County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2022 with 1 violation. Past 5 years: 3 total (3 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: $1,570
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
6,963 housing units in Lewis 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 Lewis County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Lewis 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 Lewis County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 4 systems in Lewis County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WVAW - WESTON | 14,534 | 8 |
| 2 | Jane Lew Public Service District | 1,440 | 8 |
| 3 | Greater Harrison Public Service District Valley of Good Hope | 2,744 | 6 |
| 4 | West Milford Water Works | 645 | 6 |
All ZIP Codes in Lewis County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Lewis County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26378 | Jane Lew | 68 | C | 6 | $173K |
| 2 | 26452 | Weston | 64 | C | 2 | $113K |
| 3 | 26338 | Camden | 63 | C | 0 | $116K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Lewis County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 63% of homes built before 1978
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Lewis County in West Virginia covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (65/100).
2 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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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.