Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-deerwood
EPA ID: WV3300230 · 219 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-deerwood (WV3300230): 5 violations on record since 2021. Although 5 violations appeared on Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-deerwood's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 219 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-deerwood Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-deerwood 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Wvaw - Valley Water and Sewer-deerwood'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
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. 4 detections recorded.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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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 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| February 15, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 16, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2021 | Picloram | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Picloram | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Groundwater Rule | 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 available EPA compliance records 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.
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