Health Concerns Found SCHOOL DISTRICT LEAD EXCEEDS LIMIT

Lead Exceeds EPA Limit at Greenbrier County School District (WV)

22 ZIP codes · 13 water systems · 30,262 people served

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA drinking-water data for Greenbrier County School District: 84 unresolved violations in the water systems serving this district.

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

D · 50
Avg Safety Score (5 ZIP)
22
ZIP Codes
13
Water Systems
699
Violations (5yr) (13 ZIP)
0.0037 mg/L
Avg Lead Level
1
ZIPs Over Lead Limit (13 ZIP)
Zone 1
Radon Risk (22 ZIP)

Why School Water Quality Matters

Children drink 2–4× 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 Greenbrier County School District in West Virginia spans 22 ZIP codes. This materialization has canonical Home Safety Scores for 5 ZIP records and typed EPA water violation counts for 13 ZIP records. Missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The deduplicated primary-system served-population sum is 30,262 across 7 water systems. This is not the district resident population.

The average Home Safety Score under model 4.0.0 across 5 scored ZIP records is D (50/100) .

Water quality in this district falls in the bottom 82% 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 lead level (90th percentile) 0.0037 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
Highest lead level 0.0185 mg/L 0.015 mg/L EXCEEDS
ZIP records exceeding EPA action level 1 of 13 with known status -
Lead action level exceeded in 1 of 13 ZIP records with known status. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that water in schools contain no more than 1 ppb (0.001 mg/L) of lead - 15 times stricter than the EPA action level. Consider requesting lead testing at your child's school.

EPA Violation History

84 health-based violations recorded across 13 ZIP records with known health counts in the past 5 years. 13 of 13 ZIP records with known total counts have at least one violation. 84 violations remain unresolved.

Contaminants of Concern

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based ZIPs Affected
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 84 No 12
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 68 Yes 11
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 56 Yes 12
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 39 No 12
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 36 Yes 10
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 34 No 11
E. coli Microbiological 31 No 11
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 26 Yes 10

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High risk)

18 of 22 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1. The zone is not a building measurement; homes and school buildings should be tested directly.

Water Facts and Home Safety Score by ZIP Code

ZIP Code City Home Safety Score EPA Violations Health Lead Level Exceeds?
26261 Richwood N/A 123 10 0.0185 mg/L Yes
24910 Alderson N/A 74 13 0.003 mg/L No
24901 Lewisburg D (50) 65 9 0.003 mg/L No
24970 Ronceverte N/A 65 9 0.003 mg/L No
24976 Sinks Grove N/A 65 9 0.003 mg/L No
24986 White Sulphur Springs D (50) 63 7 0.003 mg/L No
24925 Caldwell D (50) 53 3 0.003 mg/L No
24938 Frankford D (50) 53 3 0.003 mg/L No
24957 Maxwelton D (50) 53 3 0.003 mg/L No
25962 Rainelle N/A 45 13 0.00112 mg/L No
25981 Quinwood N/A 25 4 0.0029 mg/L No
26680 Nallen N/A 13 1 0.00065 mg/L No
25976 Meadow Bridge N/A 2 0 0.00112 mg/L No
24916 Asbury N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
24931 Crawley N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
24943 Grassy Meadows N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
24966 Renick N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
24977 Smoot N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
24991 Williamsburg N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25958 Charmco N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25972 Leslie N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25984 Rupert 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. Consider a water filter for your home - NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 (reverse osmosis) filters are certified to remove lead. This is especially important for infant formula preparation.
  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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe in Greenbrier County School District schools?

EPA system-level records associated with Greenbrier County School District show 84 health-based violations across 13 ZIP records with known health counts and 1 of 13 ZIP records with known status above the EPA lead action level. These records do not measure individual school taps. Parents should request current building-level testing results from the school district.

Does Greenbrier 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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