Charleston, WV Neighborhood Water Quality - Grade A
47 ZIP codes · 2,444 EPA violations
Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup compares 47 ZIP codes across Charleston, WV. The area averages a grade A (94/100); 47 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Water quality varies significantly across Charleston, WV. We analyzed 47 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.
City Overview: Grade A (94/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 38 | 81% |
| B | 9 | 19% |
| C | 0 | 0% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Charleston ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25305 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 2 | 25317 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 3 | 25324 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 4 | 25325 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 5 | 25326 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 6 | 25327 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 7 | 25328 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 8 | 25331 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 9 | 25332 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 10 | 25334 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 11 | 25335 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 12 | 25336 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 13 | 25337 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 14 | 25338 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 15 | 25339 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 16 | 25350 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 17 | 25358 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 18 | 25360 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 19 | 25361 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 20 | 25364 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 21 | 25375 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 22 | 25389 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 23 | 25392 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 24 | 25396 | 98 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 25 | 25301 | 94 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 26 | 25303 | 94 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 27 | 25321 | 94 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 28 | 25322 | 94 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 29 | 25323 | 94 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 30 | 25329 | 94 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 31 | 25330 | 94 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 32 | 25333 | 94 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 33 | 25356 | 94 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 34 | 25362 | 94 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 35 | 25365 | 94 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 36 | 25304 | 89 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 37 | 25315 | 89 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 38 | 25357 | 89 | A | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 39 | 25302 | 84 | B | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 40 | 25306 | 84 | B | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 41 | 25309 | 84 | B | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 42 | 25311 | 84 | B | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 43 | 25312 | 84 | B | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 44 | 25313 | 84 | B | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 45 | 25314 | 84 | B | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 46 | 25320 | 84 | B | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 47 | 25387 | 84 | B | 52 | 0.0010 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 35 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 12 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 2,444 total violations across Charleston
- 47 health-based violations
- 47 of 47 ZIP codes have violations
- 0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | 517 | 47 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 188 | 47 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 188 | 47 |
| E. coli | 188 | 47 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 188 | 47 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Charleston?
ZIP code 25305 has the highest safety score in Charleston at 98/100 (grade A). Check the full report for details.
Is Charleston water safe to drink?
Charleston has an average water safety score of 94/100 (A). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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