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 records for Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest (WV3300209): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Marked active and unresolved in the EPA record: 2 violations at Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest, whose service population is approximately 1,102 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,102
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
8
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
4
Contaminants Flagged
$275K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$96,020
Median Household Income
5,086
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
21%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest have a median household income of $96,020 and about 5,086 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 4 detections recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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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

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $500

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

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 $500 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 31, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2023 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence 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
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 3 No
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 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 2025-12-31

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 available EPA compliance records 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 8 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
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 most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest have a median household income of $96,020 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

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

1

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Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Berkeley Company Pswd-glenwood Forest (EPA ID: WV3300209) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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