ZipCheckup grade for 24938: D.
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Frankford, WV (24938): 3 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 50/100
EPA data for Lewisburg
Health-based violation records by water system:
- Lewisburg (3)
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 24938 in Frankford, WV contain 53 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 3 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 3 health-based violations and 50 non-health-based (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.003 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
- Flood 15 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 50/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
Canonical components
Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL
Your Water System
ZIP code 24938 in Frankford, West Virginia is mapped to the water system Lewisburg (EPA ID: WV3301307). This system provides water to approximately 12,065 people from surface water sources.
Other Water Quality Reports in West Virginia
- 24701 (Bluefield) - 21 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 24712 (Athens) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 24714 (Beeson)
- 24715 (Bramwell) - 16 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 24716 (Bud)
- 24719 (Covel)
- 24724 (Freeman)
- 24726 (Herndon) - 60 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 24729 (Hiawatha)
- 24731 (Kegley)
- 24732 (Kellysville)
- 24733 (Lashmeet)
- 24736 (Matoaka) - 60 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 24737 (Montcalm) - 21 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 24738 (Nemours)
- 24739 (Princeton) - 22 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 24740 (Princeton) - 22 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 24747 (Rock) - 22 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 24751 (Wolfe)
- 24801 (Welch) - 244 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 24957 (Maxwelton) - 5 mi - 53 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 24966 (Renick) - 6 mi
- 24986 (White Sulphur Springs) - 9 mi - 63 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 24991 (Williamsburg) - 9 mi
- 24901 (Lewisburg) - 9 mi - 65 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 24925 (Caldwell) - 10 mi - 53 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 24902 (Fairlea) - 12 mi
- 24961 (White Sulphur Springs) - 13 mi
- 24970 (Ronceverte) - 14 mi - 65 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 24946 (Hillsboro) - 14 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Lewisburg (WV3301307) on EPA.gov.
5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
Compliance History
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 24938 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE
Cost & Community (8) HIGH
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Home & Flood Insurance
The ZIP code for this report in Frankford has 15 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 24938 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 53 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 24938 (primary system: Lewisburg), including 3 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 24938's water come from?
The recorded water source for Lewisburg, a system mapped to ZIP code 24938, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 12,065 people.
How does Frankford water compare to the national average?
Frankford's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 97% of ZIP codes within West Virginia.
How can I get my water tested in Frankford?
If Lewisburg supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
Is lead a concern in 24938 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 24938 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.003 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2026-06-30). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.
What is the radon risk for 24938?
24938 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Greenbrier County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 24938?
FEMA records contain 15 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 24938; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is A, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Frankford, WV (24938): 3 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 50/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/24938/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 24938
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24957 | Maxwelton, WV | 5.3 mi | D | 53 |
| 24966 | Renick, WV | 5.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 24986 | White Sulphur Springs, WV | 9.3 mi | D | 63 |
| 24991 | Williamsburg, WV | 9.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 24901 | Lewisburg, WV | 9.4 mi | D | 65 |
| 24925 | Caldwell, WV | 9.8 mi | D | 53 |
| 24902 | Fairlea, WV | 11.9 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 24961 | White Sulphur Springs, WV | 12.8 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 24970 | Ronceverte, WV | 13.9 mi | N/A | 65 |
| 24946 | Hillsboro, WV | 14.1 mi | N/A | 0 |
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