Health Violations Found

North Matewan, WV: 17 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck)

Health Violations Found

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 25688 in North Matewan, WV contain 180 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 17 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Issues 17 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2019-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 9 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 17 health-based violations and 163 non-health-based (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.
  • Flood 9 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
180 violations 17 health-based
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
2
Water Systems
2,159
People Served
17
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Surface water
Water Source
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$75K
Median Home Value38% below state median ($121K)

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Score Breakdown

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Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
0/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 25688 in North Matewan, West Virginia is mapped to the water system Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck (EPA ID: WV3303029). This system provides water to approximately 2,159 people from surface water sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck WV3303029 2,159 Surface water
Matewan Water Works WV3303005 2,205 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck (WV3303029) on EPA.gov.

4 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.

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Compliance History

2021 2022 2023 1 2024 1 2025 7
Health-based (MCL/TT) Other violations
Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (7) OK

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in North Matewan has 9 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 25688 was built around 1987. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 25688 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 180 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 25688 (primary system: Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck), including 17 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 25688's water come from?

The recorded water source for Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck, a system mapped to ZIP code 25688, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 2,159 people.

How can I get my water tested in North Matewan?

If Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck 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 25688?

25688 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Mingo 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 25688?

FEMA records contain 9 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 25688; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, 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

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). North Matewan, WV: 17 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/25688/
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Page version: October 2026.

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