Va Medical Center
EPA ID: WV3300227 · 2,175 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Va Medical Center (WV3300227): 8 violations on record since 2021. Va Medical Center's EPA record lists 8 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 2,175 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Va Medical Center Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Va Medical Center have a median household income of $88,885 and about 23,208 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Va Medical Center'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 65th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
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. 11 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.
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
Va Medical Center (EPA ID: WV3300227) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 2,175 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| June 1, 2025 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Arsenic | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2022 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2022 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Nitrite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Arsenic | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Nitrite | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | 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 Va Medical Center (WV3300227) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Va Medical Center water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Va Medical Center; its 8 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Va Medical Center serve?
Va Medical Center serves approximately 2,175 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Va Medical Center get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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