STATE REPORT WV 608 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

West Virginia Water: 8.2K Violations — 855 ZIPs

855 ZIP codes · 377 water systems · IPC plumbing code · Updated 2026-06-03

Data: EPA SDWIS, NWS, State plumbing boards, Rewiring America Last verified: 2026-06-03

855
ZIP Codes
377
Water Systems
357
ZIPs with Violations
IPC
Plumbing Code
C · 64
Avg Safety Score
2
ZIPs Exceeding Lead Limit
27%
High Radon Risk (Zone 1)
#33
of 51 States
31%
ZIPs Rated A or B
42%
ZIPs with Violations
C
West Virginia average: 64/100 — ranked #33 of 51 states. 3 points below the national average (67). 42% of ZIP codes have recorded violations.

Water monitoring data from West Virginia utilities shows a below-average aggregate record — compliance gaps appear across multiple counties and utility districts, and the state's overall grade reflects a recurring pattern of health-based violations rather than isolated incidents in a single region.

Score Distribution

How West Virginia's 855 ZIP codes are distributed across safety grades.

50
A
212
B
336
C
251
D
6
F
85-10070-8455-6940-540-39

Home Safety Scores by State

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F (0-49) D (50-64) C (65-74) B (75-84) A (85+)

Data: EPA SDWIS, FEMA NFIP, EPA Radon, USGS Earthquake Hazards, NIFC Wildfire • 2026-06-03

Top 10 Safest ZIP Codes in West Virginia

Highest Home Safety Scores in the state.

#ZIP CodeCityCountyScoreGrade
1 25305 CharlestonKanawha 98 A
2 25317 CharlestonKanawha 98 A
3 25324 CharlestonKanawha 98 A
4 25325 CharlestonKanawha 98 A
5 25326 CharlestonKanawha 98 A
6 25327 CharlestonKanawha 98 A
7 25328 CharlestonKanawha 98 A
8 25331 CharlestonKanawha 98 A
9 25332 CharlestonKanawha 98 A
10 25334 CharlestonKanawha 98 A

10 Lowest-Scoring ZIP Codes in West Virginia

#ZIP CodeCityCountyScoreGradeViolations
1 25841 Flat TopMercer 23 F 8
2 25962 RainelleGreenbrier 35 F 39
3 25071 ElkviewBerkeley 35 F 0
4 26261 RichwoodNicholas 36 F 30
5 26750 PiedmontMineral 38 F 104
6 25918 Shady SpringRaleigh 38 F 7
7 26852 PurgitsvilleMineral 40 D 0
8 26838 MilamPendleton 40 D 0
9 26810 Lost CityHardy 40 D 0
10 26763 SpringfieldHampshire 40 D 0

County Rankings

Water quality breakdown by county. 54 counties with data in West Virginia.

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F (0-49) D (50-64) C (65-74) B (75-84) A (85+)

County-level aggregation of ZIP code safety scores • EPA SDWIS, FEMA NFIP, EPA Radon, USGS, NIFC

CountyAvg ScoreGradeZIPsBest ZIPWorst ZIP
Mercer 50 D 21 24712 (70) 25841 (23)
McDowell 74 B 36 24829 (91) 24801 (55)
Wyoming 70 B 30 25845 (88) 24870 (60)
Mingo 73 B 31 24851 (91) 25685 (56)
Greenbrier 50 D 19 25981 (68) 25962 (35)
Monroe 53 D 8 24963 (68) 24993 (40)
Pocahontas 51 D 11 26264 (63) 26209 (40)
Logan 68 C 46 25607 (89) 25637 (55)
Summers 49 D 8 25951 (60) 25978 (40)
Fayette 61 C 51 25831 (81) 25986 (53)
Lincoln 59 C 20 25506 (77) 25523 (50)
Clay 62 C 11 26617 (79) 25133 (53)
Raleigh 61 C 50 25802 (83) 25918 (38)
Berkeley 50 D 42 25402 (66) 25071 (35)
Kanawha 92 A 52 25305 (98) 25143 (65)
Putnam 59 C 10 25526 (71) 25560 (50)
Roane 65 C 8 25286 (74) 25045 (58)
Braxton 61 C 17 26623 (79) 26631 (53)
Mason 66 C 13 25082 (81) 25520 (50)
Jackson 63 C 12 25275 (78) 25264 (53)
Nicholas 61 C 19 26679 (82) 26261 (36)
Calhoun 57 C 10 26136 (72) 26147 (48)
Gilmer 60 C 12 26624 (73) 26615 (53)
Jefferson 52 D 11 25425 (63) 25441 (40)
Morgan 43 D 2 25411 (46) 25422 (40)
Hampshire 53 D 16 26704 (61) 26763 (40)
Cabell 74 B 40 25703 (77) 25504 (50)
Wayne 65 C 15 25530 (81) 25511 (50)
Ohio 47 D 6 26074 (63) 26060 (40)
Brooke 56 C 6 26030 (66) 26058 (40)
Marshall 57 C 6 26033 (63) 26039 (53)
Hancock 61 C 5 26034 (64) 26062 (54)
Wetzel 51 D 10 26055 (64) 26561 (40)
Wood 70 B 16 26103 (82) 26105 (51)
Pleasants 66 C 3 26134 (74) 26170 (55)
Wirt 72 B 2 26160 (82) 26143 (61)
Tyler 66 C 4 26175 (71) 26159 (58)
Ritchie 64 C 9 26346 (82) 26421 (53)
Upshur 57 C 11 26218 (81) 26372 (53)
Webster 60 C 7 26206 (73) 26288 (50)
Randolph 64 C 20 26257 (82) 26241 (50)
Barbour 69 C 5 26275 (81) 26250 (58)
Tucker 63 C 9 26292 (74) 26716 (53)
Harrison 66 C 23 26323 (82) 26385 (50)
Lewis 65 C 3 26378 (68) 26338 (63)
Taylor 64 C 6 26347 (76) 26349 (53)
Preston 59 C 13 26410 (68) 26705 (40)
Doddridge 64 C 4 26456 (75) 26436 (55)
Monongalia 59 C 15 26502 (69) 26543 (45)
Marion 65 C 20 26555 (79) 26586 (53)
Grant 54 D 7 26710 (63) 26707 (40)
Mineral 50 D 8 26743 (66) 26750 (38)
Hardy 48 D 8 26755 (53) 26810 (40)
Pendleton 53 D 8 26814 (63) 26838 (40)

Most Common Contaminants in West Virginia

Contaminant / RuleCategoryZIPs AffectedViolationsHealth Risk
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 248 922 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 246 1776 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 210 561 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 207 594 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Technique 189 655 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 169 543 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting 162 594 Yes
E. coli Microbiological 145 527 Yes

Overview

We track water quality, weather alerts, plumbing regulations, and energy rebates for 855 ZIP codes across West Virginia, covering 377 community water systems that serve approximately 1,298,911 people.

357 of 855 ZIP codes (42%) have recorded EPA violations. 608 health-based violations have been documented.

Plumbing Regulations

West Virginia follows the International Plumbing Code (2018 edition).

  • Plumbing code: IPC (2018)
  • Homeowner DIY: Licensed plumber required
  • Water heater permit: Required
  • Annual backflow test: Required

Full West Virginia regulations →

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code City Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
25685 Naugatuck C 233 11 Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck
26205 Craigsville C 177 6 Craigsville Public Service District
25414 Charles Town D 115 12 Charles Town Utilities
26431 Shinnston B 109 2 City of Shinnston
26159 Paden City C 108 8 City of Paden City,
26750 Piedmont F 104 14 Piedmont Municipal Wtr Wks
26280 Mill Creek C 97 10 Huttonsville Public Service District
25270 Reedy B 95 3 Reedy Water Service Town of
26147 Grantsville D 84 9 Pleasant Hill P S D Rt 16 District
24801 Welch C 77 13 City of Welch

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code City Safety Score System Population
24714 Beeson D HIAWATHA WATER 63
24715 Bramwell B Bluewell Public Service District 6,216
24716 Bud C EASTERN WYOMING PSD STEPHENSON WTP 3,616
24719 Covel D HIAWATHA WATER 63
24724 Freeman B MCDOWELL COUNTY PSD MAYBEURY 1,648
24726 Herndon C EASTERN WYOMING PSD STEPHENSON WTP 3,616
24731 Kegley D Wvawc Bluestone Plant 20,562
24732 Kellysville D ATHENS TOWN OF 5,633
24733 Lashmeet D HIAWATHA WATER 63
24737 Montcalm D Wvawc Bluestone Plant 20,562

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for West Virginia: C (64/100)

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0018 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 2 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

  • High risk (Zone 1): 230 ZIP codes (27%)
  • Moderate risk (Zone 2): 430 ZIP codes
  • Low risk (Zone 3): 195 ZIP codes

ZIP Code Reports for West Virginia

Largest Communities

ZIP Code City Population Safety Grade Violations
25301 Charleston 366,269 A 52
25302 Charleston 366,269 B 52
25303 Charleston 366,269 A 52
25304 Charleston 366,269 A 52
25305 Charleston 366,269 A 52
25306 Charleston 366,269 B 52
25309 Charleston 366,269 B 52
25311 Charleston 366,269 B 52
25312 Charleston 366,269 B 52
25313 Charleston 366,269 B 52
25314 Charleston 366,269 B 52
25315 Charleston 366,269 A 52
25317 Charleston 366,269 A 52
25320 Charleston 366,269 B 52
25321 Charleston 366,269 A 52
25322 Charleston 366,269 A 52
25323 Charleston 366,269 A 52
25324 Charleston 366,269 A 52
25325 Charleston 366,269 A 52
25326 Charleston 366,269 A 52

Lowest Safety Scores

ZIP Code City Score Grade Violations
25841 Flat Top 23 F 8
25071 Elkview 35 F 0
25962 Rainelle 35 F 39
26261 Richwood 36 F 30
25918 Shady Spring 38 F 7

Highest Safety Scores

ZIP Code City Score Grade Violations
25305 Charleston 98 A 52
25317 Charleston 98 A 52
25324 Charleston 98 A 52
25325 Charleston 98 A 52
25326 Charleston 98 A 52

All 855 ZIP Codes in West Virginia

Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe to drink in West Virginia?

West Virginia has 377 community water systems serving 1,298,911 people across 855 ZIP codes. There are 8,169 recorded violations, including 608 health-based. 357 of 855 ZIP codes have at least one violation.

What plumbing code does West Virginia follow?

West Virginia follows the IPC plumbing code. A licensed plumber is generally required for plumbing work.

Is lead a concern in West Virginia's drinking water?

2 ZIP codes in West Virginia have lead levels exceeding the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.

What is the radon risk in West Virginia?

27% of ZIP codes in West Virginia fall in EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk).

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