Health Concerns Found SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fayette County School District (WV): 88 Health-Based Violations in Water Systems Mapped to the District Area

45 ZIP codes · 12 water systems · 294,600 people served

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA drinking-water data for water systems mapped to ZIP codes in Fayette County School District: 128 violations at water systems mapped to the district's ZIP codes, not marked resolved in EPA records.

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0, EPA SDWIS and UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData, NCES

A · 99
Avg Safety Score (1 ZIP)
45
ZIP Codes
12
Water Systems
883
Violations (since 2021) (31 ZIP)
0.0018 mg/L
Highest lead 90th percentile (district water systems)
Zone 2
Radon Risk (45 ZIP)

Why School Water Quality Matters

Children drink more water per pound of body weight than adults, making them more vulnerable to contaminants. School water quality affects students for hours every weekday.

Home Safety and Water Evidence Overview

The Fayette County School District in West Virginia spans 45 ZIP codes. This materialization has canonical Home Safety Scores for 1 ZIP records and typed EPA water violation counts for 31 ZIP records. Missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The deduplicated primary-system served-population sum is 294,600 across 7 water systems. This is not the district resident population.

The average Home Safety Score under model 4.0.0 across 1 scored ZIP records is A (99/100) .

Water quality in this district ranks better than 91% of ZIP codes nationally.

Why This Matters for Children

Children are more vulnerable to water contaminants than adults. The EPA and CDC identify these key risks:

  • Lead exposure - Even low levels of lead can affect brain development, reduce IQ, and cause behavioral problems in children. There is no safe level of lead for children.
  • PFAS ("forever chemicals") - Linked to immune system effects and developmental delays in children. Children drink more water relative to body weight than adults.
  • Nitrate - Dangerous for infants (can cause "blue baby syndrome"). Agricultural areas often have elevated nitrate.
  • Disinfection byproducts - Long-term exposure may increase cancer risk. School water fountains often have stagnant water that concentrates these compounds.

Lead Levels in the District

Metric Value EPA Threshold
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results 0.0005 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
Highest lead level 0.0018 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
ZIP records exceeding EPA action level 0 of 31 with known status -

EPA Violation History

88 health-based violations recorded across 31 ZIP records with known health counts since 2021. 18 of 31 ZIP records with known total counts have at least one violation. 128 violations remain unresolved.

Contaminants of Concern

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based ZIPs Affected
Public Notice Rule Reporting 180 No 12
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 63 Yes 9
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 57 No 9
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 53 No 10
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 49 Yes 11
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 48 No 16
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 44 Yes 8
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 39 Yes 12

Radon Risk

44 of 45 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2. 1 of 45 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Water Facts and Home Safety Score by ZIP Code

ZIP Code City Home Safety Score EPA Violations Health Lead Level Exceeds?
25036 Cannelton N/A 120 10 0.00093 mg/L No
25186 Smithers N/A 120 10 0.00093 mg/L No
26656 Belva N/A 120 10 0.00093 mg/L No
25031 Boomer N/A 96 5 0.00093 mg/L No
25040 Charlton Heights N/A 96 5 0.00093 mg/L No
25085 Gauley Bridge N/A 96 5 0.00093 mg/L No
25090 Glen Ferris N/A 93 5 0.00093 mg/L No
25962 Rainelle N/A 45 13 0.00112 mg/L No
26690 Swiss N/A 24 5 0.00065 mg/L No
25904 Pax N/A 21 7 0.00179 mg/L No
25917 Scarbro N/A 21 7 0 mg/L No
26680 Nallen N/A 13 1 0.00065 mg/L No
25880 Mount Hope N/A 7 5 0.000634 mg/L No
25083 Gallagher A (99) 3 0 0 mg/L No
25831 Danese N/A 2 0 0.00112 mg/L No
25864 Layland N/A 2 0 0.00112 mg/L No
25976 Meadow Bridge N/A 2 0 0.00112 mg/L No
25986 Spring Dale N/A 2 0 0.00112 mg/L No
25119 Kincaid N/A 0 0 0 mg/L No
25136 Montgomery N/A 0 0 0 mg/L No
25161 Powellton N/A 0 0 0 mg/L No
25812 Ansted N/A 0 0 0 mg/L No
25840 Fayetteville N/A 0 0 0 mg/L No
25846 Glen Jean N/A 0 0 0 mg/L No
25854 Hico N/A 0 0 0 mg/L No
25866 Lochgelly N/A 0 0 0 mg/L No
25868 Lookout N/A 0 0 0 mg/L No
25879 Minden N/A 0 0 0 mg/L No
25901 Oak Hill N/A 0 0 0 mg/L No
25938 Victor N/A 0 0 0 mg/L No
25942 Winona N/A 0 0 0 mg/L No
25002 Alloy N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25057 Deep Water N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25059 Dixie N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25115 Kanawha Falls N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25118 Kimberly N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25139 Mount Carbon N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25152 Page N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25173 Robson N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25185 Mount Olive N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25837 Edmond N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25855 Hilltop N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25862 Lansing N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25907 Prince N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25936 Thurmond N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

What Parents Can Do

  1. Request lead testing at your child's school - The EPA's 3Ts program (Training, Testing, Taking Action) provides guidance for schools. Ask your school board about their water testing schedule.
  2. Review the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) - Your water utility publishes this annually. It details all detected contaminants.
  3. Test your home's water - Especially if your home has older plumbing (pre-1986) that may contain lead solder or lead pipes.
  4. Pack water from home - If you're concerned about school water quality, send your child with a water bottle filled at home (filtered if possible).
  5. Stay informed - Bookmark this page to check for updates on water quality in your school district.

Need help with school water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe in Fayette County School District schools?

EPA system-level records associated with Fayette County School District show 88 health-based violations across 31 ZIP records with known health counts. These records do not measure individual school taps. Parents should request current building-level testing results from the school district.

Does Fayette County School District test for lead in school water?

Federal law does not require schools to test for lead in drinking water (except in some states with specific mandates). The EPA's voluntary 3Ts program encourages testing. Contact your school district office to ask about their testing schedule and results.

What level of lead is safe for children?

There is no safe level of lead for children, according to the CDC. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb) triggers corrective action for water systems, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that school water contain no more than 0.001 mg/L (1 ppb).

Data Sources

Updated daily.

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