City of Wellsburg
EPA ID: WV3300517 · 4,019 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Wellsburg (WV3300517): 9 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. EPA record snapshot: City of Wellsburg, 9 open violations, 4,019 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Wellsburg Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Wellsburg have a median household income of $55,729 and about 7,951 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Wellsburg'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 70th 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. 5 detections recorded. 1 detection is 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
City of Wellsburg, (EPA ID: WV3300517) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 4,019 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 26070 in Wellsburg.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 13 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 13, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 13, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 13, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 13, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 13, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 13, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 13, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 13, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 13, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 18, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 18, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 18, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 18, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 18, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 18, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 18, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 18, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 17, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| November 17, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
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) | 10 | No |
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 10 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2024-12-31 |
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.
- 26070 - Wellsburg
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Wellsburg (WV3300517) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Wellsburg water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 9 current health-based noncompliance records for City of Wellsburg. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Wellsburg serve?
City of Wellsburg serves approximately 4,019 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.
Where does City of Wellsburg get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Sample Above an EPA MCL Value or State Standard
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS measurements were above the level of the EPA MCL for that compound (April 2024 rule, which takes effect in 2029) or above an applicable state drinking-water standard; a monitoring result above that level is not by itself a violation.
EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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