West Virginia Water Quality & Safety Report
25 ZIP codes · 50 water systems · IPC plumbing code · Updated 2026-03-16
Data: EPA SDWIS, NWS, State plumbing boards, Rewiring America Last verified: 2026-03-16
Overview
We track water quality, weather alerts, plumbing regulations, and energy rebates for 25 ZIP codes across West Virginia, covering 50 community water systems that serve approximately 580,240 people.
21 of 25 ZIP codes (84%) have recorded EPA violations. 122 health-based violations have been documented.
Active Weather Alerts
2 active alerts in West Virginia including 1 warning. Severe weather can directly affect tap water quality — flooding, power outages, and infrastructure damage may lead to boil-water advisories.
| Alert | Severity | Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Severe | Boyd, KY; Carter, KY; Greenup, KY; Lawrence, KY; Lawrence… |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | Severe | Lawrence, KY; Dickenson, VA; Mingo, WV; Wayne, WV |
View all West Virginia alerts →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24801 | Welch | — | 269 | 22 | WELCH CITY OF |
| 24961 | White Sulphur Springs | — | 206 | 10 | WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS WATER |
| 25401 | Martinsburg | — | 181 | 0 | BERKELEY COUNTY PSWD-POTOMAC RIVER |
| 24818 | Brenton | — | 154 | 16 | BRENTON PSD |
| 24836 | Gary | — | 118 | 24 | GARY CITY OF |
| 26301 | Clarksburg | — | 71 | 10 | CLARKSBURG WATER BOARD |
| 26120 | Mineral Wells | — | 42 | 5 | CLAYWOOD PARK PSD |
| 26101 | Parkersburg | — | 33 | 6 | PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD |
| 25301 | Charleston | — | 32 | 2 | WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST |
| 24701 | Bluefield | — | 30 | 5 | WVAWC BLUEFIELD DISTRICT |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24747 | Rock | — | PINNACLE WATER ASSOCIATION | 85 |
| 24815 | Berwind | — | MCDOWELL COUNTY PSD BERWIND | 692 |
| 24823 | Coal Mountain | — | COAL MOUNTAIN WATER | 80 |
| 25801 | Beckley | — | BECKLEY WATER COMPANY | 47,386 |
Lead & Copper
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
- High risk (Zone 1): 0 ZIP codes (0%)
- Moderate risk (Zone 2): 0 ZIP codes
- Low risk (Zone 3): 0 ZIP codes
All 25 ZIP Codes in West Virginia
- 24712 (Athens) — 6 violations
- 25801 (Beckley)
- 24815 (Berwind)
- 24701 (Bluefield) — 30 violations ⚠
- 24817 (Bradshaw) — 25 violations ⚠
- 24818 (Brenton) — 154 violations ⚠
- 25301 (Charleston) — 32 violations ⚠
- 26301 (Clarksburg) — 71 violations ⚠
- 24823 (Coal Mountain)
- 24828 (Davy) — 17 violations ⚠
- 24829 (Eckman) — 5 violations ⚠
- 26554 (Fairmont) — 30 violations ⚠
- 24836 (Gary) — 118 violations ⚠
- 24729 (Hiawatha) — 2 violations
- 25701 (Huntington) — 10 violations
- 25401 (Martinsburg) — 181 violations
- 24736 (Matoaka) — 2 violations
- 26120 (Mineral Wells) — 42 violations ⚠
- 26501 (Morgantown) — 16 violations ⚠
- 25880 (Mount Hope) — 7 violations ⚠
- 26101 (Parkersburg) — 33 violations ⚠
- 24739 (Princeton) — 7 violations
- 24747 (Rock)
- 24801 (Welch) — 269 violations ⚠
- 24961 (White Sulphur Springs) — 206 violations ⚠
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Weather alerts: National Weather Service (NWS)
- Regulations: State plumbing boards, ICC, IAPMO
- Rebates: Rewiring America
Updated daily.