Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-deerwood
EPA ID: WV3300230 · 219 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-deerwood (WV3300230): 5 EPA violations in the last five years. Over the past five years, Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-deerwood recorded 5 violations, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 219 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-deerwood Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-deerwood 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-deerwood'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-deerwood compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2040 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2383 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 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.
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
Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-deerwood (EPA ID: WV3300230) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 219 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 25420 in Gerrardstown.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| February 15, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 16, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2383 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2021 | Contaminant 2040 | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2040 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2383 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.003 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.
- 25420 - Gerrardstown
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-deerwood (WV3300230) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-deerwood water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-deerwood; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-deerwood serve?
Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-deerwood serves approximately 219 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.
Where does Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-deerwood get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
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