City of Philippi
EPA ID: WV3300104 · 3,544 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Philippi (WV3300104): 5 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In EPA records, City of Philippi has 5 violations listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 3,544 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Philippi Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Philippi have a median household income of $48,740 and about 7,157 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Philippi's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
City of Philippi (EPA ID: WV3300104) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 3,544 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 26416 in Philippi.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 12 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 5 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 16, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 24, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | CARBON, TOTAL | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | CARBON, TOTAL | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 16, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 16, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 14, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 13, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 7 | No |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 3 | No |
| CARBON, TOTAL | Treatment Technique | 2 | Yes |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 1 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): ferrous sulfate reduction (treatment plants), activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0006 mg/L | No | 2023-06-30 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by WV or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 26416 - Philippi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Philippi (WV3300104) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Philippi water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 5 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does City of Philippi serve?
City of Philippi serves approximately 3,544 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.
Where does City of Philippi get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Philippi (WV): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3300104/
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