Health Concerns Found SCHOOL DISTRICT

Logan County School District (WV): 59 Health-Based Violations in Water Systems Mapped to the District Area

34 ZIP codes · 8 water systems · 232,823 people served

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA drinking-water data for water systems mapped to ZIP codes in Logan County School District: 264 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

N/A
Avg Safety Score (0 ZIP)
34
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems
1024
Violations (since 2021) (28 ZIP)
0.0005 mg/L
Highest lead 90th percentile (district water systems)
Zone 3
Radon Risk (34 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 Logan County School District in West Virginia spans 34 ZIP codes. This materialization has canonical Home Safety Scores for 0 ZIP records and typed EPA water violation counts for 28 ZIP records. Missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The deduplicated primary-system served-population sum is 232,823 across 4 water systems. This is not the district resident population.

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 0.0001 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
Highest lead level 0.0005 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
ZIP records exceeding EPA action level 0 of 28 with known status -

EPA Violation History

59 health-based violations recorded across 28 ZIP records with known health counts since 2021. 28 of 28 ZIP records with known total counts have at least one violation. 264 violations remain unresolved.

Contaminants of Concern

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based ZIPs Affected
Public Notice Rule Reporting 258 No 18
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 92 No 19
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 79 No 26
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 77 No 19
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 72 Yes 18
Chlorine Disinfectant 68 No 19
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 55 Yes 26
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 54 No 18

Radon Risk

2 of 34 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2. 32 of 34 ZIP records with known zones are 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?
25601 Logan N/A 181 6 0 mg/L No
25625 Holden N/A 171 5 0 mg/L No
25637 Mount Gay N/A 171 5 0 mg/L No
25076 Ethel N/A 72 2 0 mg/L No
25639 Peach Creek N/A 72 2 0 mg/L No
25649 Verdunville N/A 68 2 0 mg/L No
25508 Chapmanville N/A 29 3 0.00052 mg/L No
25505 Big Creek N/A 26 3 0.00052 mg/L No
25632 Lyburn N/A 23 3 0 mg/L No
25646 Stollings N/A 23 3 0 mg/L No
25121 Lake N/A 20 2 0 mg/L No
25611 Bruno N/A 20 2 0 mg/L No
25635 Man N/A 20 2 0 mg/L No
25638 Omar N/A 20 2 0 mg/L No
25644 Sarah Ann N/A 20 2 0 mg/L No
25647 Switzer N/A 20 2 0 mg/L No
25650 Verner N/A 20 2 0 mg/L No
25652 Whitman N/A 20 2 0 mg/L No
25022 Blair N/A 3 1 0 mg/L No
25108 Hewett N/A 3 0 0 mg/L No
25606 Accoville N/A 3 1 0 mg/L No
25607 Amherstdale N/A 3 1 0 mg/L No
25617 Davin N/A 3 1 0 mg/L No
25628 Kistler N/A 3 1 0 mg/L No
25630 Lorado N/A 3 1 0 mg/L No
25634 Mallory N/A 3 1 0 mg/L No
25654 Yolyn N/A 3 1 0 mg/L No
25524 Harts N/A 1 1 0.00043 mg/L No
25047 Clothier N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25183 Sharples N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25547 Pecks Mill N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25612 Chauncey N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25624 Henlawson N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
25653 Wilkinson 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 Logan County School District schools?

EPA system-level records associated with Logan County School District show 59 health-based violations across 28 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 Logan 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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