Pendleton County, West Virginia
8 ZIP codes · Avg score 53/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Covering 8 ZIP codes, Pendleton County falls in the bottom tier for tap water safety — health-based violations are a recurring pattern, and the county's grade signals that residents should check system-level detail for their specific address.
How Pendleton County Compares
How Pendleton County Compares
Pendleton County scores 11 points below the West Virginia state average (64/100) and 15 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pendleton 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 11.9%, diabetes 18.3%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $968, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.45% avg pipe failure probability, 63% of ZIPs at high risk
54.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
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: $968
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
3,457 housing units in Pendleton 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 Pendleton County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pendleton 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 Pendleton 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 Pendleton County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FRANKLIN MUNICIPALITY OF | 1,402 | 11 |
| 2 | Pendleton Company Public Service District-us 220 North | 156 | 11 |
| 3 | Pendleton Company Public Service District-circleville | 75 | 11 |
| 4 | Pendleton County Public Service District Riverton | 130 | 8 |
| 5 | PENDLETON CO PSD(BRANDYWINE) | 692 | 4 |
7 total water systems serve Pendleton County.
All ZIP Codes in Pendleton County
8 ZIP codes tracked in Pendleton County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26814 | Riverton | 63 | C | 1 | $181K |
| 2 | 26866 | Upper Tract | 62 | C | 4 | $207K |
| 3 | 26802 | Brandywine | 53 | D | 0 | $170K |
| 4 | 26815 | Sugar Grove | 53 | D | 0 | $133K |
| 5 | 26886 | Onego | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 6 | 26807 | Franklin | 51 | D | 7 | $224K |
| 7 | 26884 | Seneca Rocks | 45 | D | 0 | $176K |
| 8 | 26838 | Milam | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Pendleton County
Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 54.6% of homes built before 1978
- 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 Pendleton County, West Virginia
Overview
Pendleton County in West Virginia covers 8 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (53/100).
3 of 8 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.
What You Can Do
Pendleton County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
54.6% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.