Current Noncompliance WV

Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest

EPA ID: WV3300209 ยท 1,102 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest (WV3300209): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Federal data shows 2 unresolved violations at Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest - roughly 1,102 residents in the service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,102
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
4
Contaminants Flagged
$275K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$96,020
Median Household Income
5,086
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest serves a community with a median household income of $96,020 and an estimated 5,086 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.

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 โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in West Virginia

Newburg Town of
1,116 people
4 violations
27 violations
Gallipolis Ferry
1,061 people
4 violations
16 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $10,330 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 Pswd-glenwood Forest (EPA ID: WV3300209) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,102 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 25420 in Gerrardstown.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 4 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 31, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment 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
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 3 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest (WV3300209) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 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 Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest serve?

Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest serves approximately 1,102 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.

Where does Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Contaminant 0700, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest serve?
Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest serves approximately 1,102 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest's water source?
Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest's service area?
The Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest service area has a median household income of $96,020. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest get its water?
Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest (WV): 8 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3300209/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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