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Pond Gap, WV (25160): 3 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 99/100
EPA data for Wvawc-kanawha Valley District
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 25160 in Pond Gap, WV contain 3 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 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 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 99/100
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 (7) MODERATE
Your Water System
ZIP code 25160 in Pond Gap, West Virginia is mapped to the water system Wvawc-kanawha Valley District (EPA ID: WV3302016). This system provides water to approximately 209,283 people from surface water sources.
Other Water Quality Reports in West Virginia
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- 24715 (Bramwell) - 16 violations recorded for mapped water systems
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- 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
- 25185 (Mount Olive) - 5 mi
- 25132 (Mammoth) - 5 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 25059 (Dixie) - 6 mi
- 25025 (Blount) - 7 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 25036 (Cannelton) - 7 mi - 120 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 25110 (Hugheston) - 7 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 25125 (Lizemores) - 7 mi
- 25088 (Glen) - 8 mi
- 26656 (Belva) - 8 mi - 120 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 25186 (Smithers) - 8 mi - 120 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Wvawc-kanawha Valley District (WV3302016) 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.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 25160 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 (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE
Cost & Community (7) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 25160 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 3 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 25160 (primary system: Wvawc-kanawha Valley District), including 0 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 25160's water come from?
The recorded water source for Wvawc-kanawha Valley District, a system mapped to ZIP code 25160, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 209,283 people.
How does Pond Gap water compare to the national average?
Pond Gap's Home Safety Score ranks better than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 74% within West Virginia.
How can I get my water tested in Pond Gap?
If Wvawc-kanawha Valley District 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.
What is the radon risk for 25160?
25160 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Kanawha County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Pond Gap, WV (25160): 3 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 99/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/25160/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 25160
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25185 | Mount Olive, WV | 4.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 25132 | Mammoth, WV | 5.0 mi | A | 3 |
| 25059 | Dixie, WV | 5.8 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 25025 | Blount, WV | 6.6 mi | A | 3 |
| 25036 | Cannelton, WV | 6.7 mi | N/A | 120 |
| 25110 | Hugheston, WV | 7.3 mi | A | 3 |
| 25125 | Lizemores, WV | 7.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 25088 | Glen, WV | 7.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 26656 | Belva, WV | 7.6 mi | N/A | 120 |
| 25186 | Smithers, WV | 7.6 mi | N/A | 120 |
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