Wvawc - Huntington District
EPA ID: WV3300608 · 98,647 people served · 18 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wvawc - Huntington District (WV3300608): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. On record: Wvawc - Huntington District, 2 violations, all resolved, 98,647 in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wvawc - Huntington District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Wvawc - Huntington District serves a community with a median household income of $53,512 and an estimated 128,498 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 62% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Wvawc - Huntington District'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 71th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Wvawc - Huntington District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Fecal Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
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
Wvawc - Huntington District (EPA ID: WV3300608) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 98,647 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 18 ZIP codes across 13 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (79/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 9 of 18 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2022 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Archived |
| September 1, 2022 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 25504 - Barboursville
- 25506 - Branchland
- 25510 - Culloden
- 25520 - Glenwood
- 25530 - Kenova
- 25537 - Lesage
- 25541 - Milton
- 25545 - Ona
- 25557 - Ranger
- 25559 - Salt Rock
- 25570 - Wayne
- 25571 - West Hamlin
- 25701 - Huntington
- 25702 - Huntington
- 25703 - Huntington
- 25704 - Huntington
- 25705 - Huntington
- 25755 - Huntington
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wvawc - Huntington District (WV3300608) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wvawc - Huntington District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Wvawc - Huntington District; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Wvawc - Huntington District serve?
Wvawc - Huntington District serves approximately 98,647 people across 18 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Wvawc - Huntington District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Wvawc - Huntington District (WV): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3300608/
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