Water System Report WV

Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill

EPA ID: WV3300202 · 34,586 people served · 11 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill has stayed completely violation-free for its 34,586 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

34,586
People Served
11
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$251K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 3 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$86,316
Median Household Income
129,457
Service Area Population
22%
Disadvantaged Population
46th
Poverty Percentile
38th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill serves a community with a median household income of $86,316 and an estimated 129,457 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
62th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Berkeley County, West Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 62th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

35 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 30 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in West Virginia

C 57 violations
B 6 violations
City of Fairmont
30,586 people
C 18 violations
Wheeling Water
29,899 people
D 10 violations
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,255
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $327
Water Filtration $245
Total Estimated Cost $3,027

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,027 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill (EPA ID: WV3300202) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 34,586 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 9 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill (WV3300202) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill serve?

Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill serves approximately 34,586 people across 11 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
232
Detections
13
Latest sample
12/5/2023
Highest analyte
PFPeA: 19.5 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFPeA 19.5 ppt
PFBA 8.6 ppt
PFHxA 5 ppt
PFBS 4.9 ppt

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
624
Unknown Material
13,623
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 34,586
Reported to West Virginia

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill serve?
Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill serves approximately 34,586 people with drinking water across 11 ZIP codes.
What is Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill's water source?
Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill's service area?
The Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill service area has a median household income of $86,316. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill get its water?
Berkeley Company P S W D-bunker Hill'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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