Parkersburg, WV Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
5 ZIP codes · 53 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 5 ZIP codes across Parkersburg, WV. The area averages a grade D (54/100); 2 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Parkersburg, WV. We compared 5 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade D (54/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 1 | 50% |
| D | 1 | 50% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Parkersburg ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26104 | 56 | C | 24 | 0.0046 mg/L |
| 2 | 26101 | 52 | D | 29 | 0.0046 mg/L |
| 3 | 26102 | — | — | — | No data |
| 4 | 26103 | — | — | — | No data |
| 5 | 26106 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 0 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 2 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 53 total violations across Parkersburg
- 7 health-based violations
- 2 of 2 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 2 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 15 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 11 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 7 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6 | 2 |
| Contaminant 0700 | 4 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Parkersburg?
ZIP code 26104 has the highest safety score in Parkersburg at 56/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Parkersburg water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 2 directly mapped ZIP records, 53 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 2 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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