Health Concerns Found SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mingo County School District (WV): 228 Health-Based Violations in Water Systems Mapped to the District Area

20 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · 25,785 people served

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA drinking-water data for water systems mapped to ZIP codes in Mingo County School District: 447 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)
20
ZIP Codes
7
Water Systems
2460
Violations (since 2021) (18 ZIP)
0 mg/L
Highest lead 90th percentile (district water systems)
Zone 3
Radon Risk (20 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 Mingo County School District in West Virginia spans 20 ZIP codes. This materialization has canonical Home Safety Scores for 0 ZIP records and typed EPA water violation counts for 18 ZIP records. Missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The deduplicated primary-system served-population sum is 25,785 across 5 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 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
Highest lead level 0 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
ZIP records exceeding EPA action level 0 of 18 with known status -

EPA Violation History

228 health-based violations recorded across 18 ZIP records with known health counts since 2021. 18 of 18 ZIP records with known total counts have at least one violation. 447 violations remain unresolved.

Contaminants of Concern

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based ZIPs Affected
Public Notice Rule Reporting 1115 No 18
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 346 Yes 13
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 338 No 14
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 148 Yes 18
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 89 Yes 16
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 74 Yes 14
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 73 No 17
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 69 No 14

Radon Risk

20 of 20 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?
25661 Williamson N/A 239 25 0 mg/L No
25670 Delbarton N/A 219 18 0 mg/L No
25667 Chattaroy N/A 186 18 0 mg/L No
25678 Matewan N/A 180 17 0 mg/L No
25688 North Matewan N/A 180 17 0 mg/L No
25692 Red Jacket N/A 180 17 0 mg/L No
25696 Varney N/A 180 17 0 mg/L No
25674 Kermit N/A 171 12 0 mg/L No
25666 Breeden N/A 166 11 0 mg/L No
25671 Dingess N/A 166 11 0 mg/L No
25676 Lenore N/A 166 11 0 mg/L No
25685 Naugatuck N/A 166 11 0 mg/L No
25690 Ragland N/A 166 11 0 mg/L No
25621 Gilbert N/A 25 10 0 mg/L No
25651 Wharncliffe N/A 25 10 0 mg/L No
25650 Verner N/A 20 2 0 mg/L No
25672 Edgarton N/A 14 6 0 mg/L No
25608 Baisden N/A 11 4 0 mg/L No
24846 Isaban N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
24851 Justice 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 Mingo County School District schools?

EPA system-level records associated with Mingo County School District show 228 health-based violations across 18 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 Mingo 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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