Health Concerns Found SCHOOL DISTRICT

Preston County School District (WV): 23 Health Violations

17 ZIP codes · 16 water systems · 102,635 people served

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA drinking-water data for Preston County School District: 34 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

N/A
Avg Safety Score (0 ZIP)
17
ZIP Codes
16
Water Systems
717
Violations (5yr) (14 ZIP)
0.0022 mg/L
Avg Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk (17 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 Preston County School District in West Virginia spans 17 ZIP codes. This materialization has canonical Home Safety Scores for 0 ZIP records and typed EPA water violation counts for 14 ZIP records. Missing evidence is not treated as zero.

The deduplicated primary-system served-population sum is 102,635 across 11 water systems. This is not the district resident population.

Water quality in this district falls in the bottom 67% 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) 0.0022 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
Highest lead level 0.0031 mg/L 0.015 mg/L
ZIP records exceeding EPA action level 0 of 14 with known status -

EPA Violation History

23 health-based violations recorded across 14 ZIP records with known health counts in the past 5 years. 14 of 14 ZIP records with known total counts have at least one violation. 34 violations remain unresolved.

Contaminants of Concern

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based ZIPs Affected
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 97 No 12
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 62 No 14
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 54 Yes 12
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 50 No 12
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 31 No 13
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 25 Yes 9
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 18 No 7
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 16 No 10

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High risk)

13 of 17 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?
26537 Kingwood N/A 101 2 0.0024 mg/L No
26374 Independence N/A 98 3 0.0024 mg/L No
26444 Tunnelton N/A 77 2 0.0024 mg/L No
26542 Masontown N/A 70 2 0.0024 mg/L No
26547 Reedsville N/A 70 2 0.0024 mg/L No
26410 Newburg N/A 66 2 0.0024 mg/L No
26520 Arthurdale N/A 62 2 0.0024 mg/L No
26287 Parsons N/A 58 6 0.002 mg/L No
26764 Terra Alta N/A 47 2 0.0031 mg/L No
26440 Thornton N/A 41 0 0.00064 mg/L No
26425 Rowlesburg N/A 10 0 0.001 mg/L No
26405 Moatsville N/A 7 0 0.00092 mg/L No
26519 Albright N/A 6 0 0.0029 mg/L No
26525 Bruceton Mills N/A 4 0 0.0029 mg/L No
26524 Bretz N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
26705 Aurora N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
26716 Eglon 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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe in Preston County School District schools?

EPA system-level records associated with Preston County School District show 23 health-based violations across 14 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 Preston 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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