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22 HEALTH VIOLATIONS
Welch, WV Water Quality Report
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated 2026-03-16
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-03-16
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ZIP Codes
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Water Systems
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ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Welch, West Virginia, covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 2,907 people.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 22 health-based violations documented.
Water Sources
Welch water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Welch
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 76 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 46 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 40 | 1 |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other | 38 | 1 |
| Copper | Inorganic | 34 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24801 | — | 269 | 22 | WELCH CITY OF |
All ZIP Codes in Welch
- 24801 — 269 violations ⚠
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.