Sophia, WV 25921

11 water systems • 18,275 residents

Moderate water quality - consider filtration

C

Score: 42/100

Graded on EPA violations, contaminants, severity, compliance, and enforcement history. See methodology.

Data updated June 2026 • Sources: EPA ECHO and EPA Envirofacts

62

Contaminants Detected

853

Violations on Record

173

Health-Based Violations

0

Recent Violations

Grade Breakdown

Contaminant Count0 / 25
Violation History15 / 25
Contaminant Severity5 / 25
System Compliance1 / 15
Enforcement History0 / 10
Total Score42%

42 / 100 points

Recommended Water Filters

  • ✓Point-of-Use Carbon Filter (NSF-certified for lead)
  • ✓Reverse Osmosis or Ion Exchange Filter
  • ✓Ultraviolet (UV) Purification
  • ✓Activated Carbon Filter (disinfection byproducts)
Compare filter types in our Filter Guide →

Consult a water quality specialist for personalized recommendations.

Sophia vs WV & National Average

Detected Contaminants

62 contaminants detected across water systems serving this ZIP code

ContaminantCategory
AtrazineAgricultural
NitrateAgricultural
SimazineAgricultural
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Disinfection Byproduct
TTHMDisinfection Byproduct
Antimony, TotalHeavy Metal
ArsenicHeavy Metal
BariumHeavy Metal
Beryllium, TotalHeavy Metal
CadmiumHeavy Metal
ChromiumHeavy Metal
Lead and Copper RuleHeavy Metal
MercuryHeavy Metal
NickelHeavy Metal
SeleniumHeavy Metal
Thallium, TotalHeavy Metal
FluorideInorganic
Coliform (TCR)Microorganism
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneOther
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneOther
1,2-DichloropropaneOther
2,4-DOther
Benzo(a)pyreneOther
BHC-GAMMAOther
CarbofuranOther
ChlordaneOther
ChlorineOther
Consumer Confidence RuleOther
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateOther
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateOther
DICHLOROMETHANEOther
Groundwater RuleOther
HeptachlorOther
Heptachlor epoxideOther
HexachlorocyclopentadieneOther
LASSOOther
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleOther
MethoxychlorOther
OXAMYLOther
PicloramOther
Public NoticeOther
Surface Water Treatment RuleOther
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Other
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and URadiological
Radium-228Radiological
1,1-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
1,2-DichloroethaneVolatile Organic
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
BenzeneVolatile Organic
Carbon tetrachlorideVolatile Organic
CHLOROBENZENEVolatile Organic
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
EthylbenzeneVolatile Organic
o-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
p-DichlorobenzeneVolatile Organic
StyreneVolatile Organic
TetrachloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TolueneVolatile Organic
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
TrichloroethyleneVolatile Organic
Vinyl chlorideVolatile Organic
Xylenes, TotalVolatile Organic

Water System Information

Systems Serving This ZIP:
RALEIGH COUNTY PSD FITZPATRICK, RALEIGH COUNTY PSD COAL CITY, RALEIGH COUNTY PSD ARNETT, RALEIGH COUNTY PSD EGERIA, RHODELL WATER WORKS +5 more
Population Served:
18,275
Systems With Violations:
10 of 11
Major Violations:
460
Enforcement Actions:
830

Nearby Areas

25865

Lester • 3.5 mi away

F

25802

Beckley • 6.9 mi away

C

25904

Pax • 10.2 mi away

F

24870

Oceana • 13.2 mi away

F

25882

Mullens • 14 mi away

F

25825

Cool Ridge • 15.8 mi away

B

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the grade mean?

Our A–F grade ranks this ZIP code's water quality against every other analyzed ZIP in the country, based on EPA data. A = among the best, F = among the most troubled.

Is my tap water safe to drink?

Water systems regulated by the EPA must comply with Safe Drinking Water Act standards. However, if you're concerned about water quality, consider a water filter appropriate for your contaminants.

How often is the data updated?

We update our data quarterly with the latest EPA ECHO and Envirofacts data. Historical violations are tracked to identify patterns.

What filters do you recommend?

Filter recommendations are based on detected contaminants in your area. See our Filter Guide for detailed information about different filter types.