Current Health-Based Noncompliance WV 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Clay Water Department

EPA ID: WV3300801 ยท 1,232 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Clay Water Department (WV3300801): 7 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, Clay Water Department has 7 violations still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 1,232 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,232
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
81
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0026 mg/L
Max Lead Level
55
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Clay Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$24,795
Median Household Income
1,863
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Clay Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $24,795 and an estimated 1,863 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Clay Water Department'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Clay Water Department compares to EPA limits

PFOA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Chlorodibromomethane 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Mercury 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment

What This Means For You

PFOA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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1,267 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $900
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,450

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,450 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Clay Water Department (EPA ID: WV3300801) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,232 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

3 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 74 archived, 0 addressed, and 7 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 12, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 12, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 12, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Contaminant 0800 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Barium Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 PFOA Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 PFNA Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Bromoform Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid 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 4 No
Contaminant 0800 Other Violation 3 Yes
PFOA PFAS 2 No
PFNA PFAS 2 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0026 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Clay Water Department (WV3300801) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current health-based noncompliance records for Clay Water Department. 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 Clay Water Department serve?

Clay Water Department serves approximately 1,232 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Clay Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Clay Water Department's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Chlorodibromomethane. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Clay Water Department serve?
Clay Water Department serves approximately 1,232 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Clay Water Department's water source?
Clay Water Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Clay Water Department's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0026 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Clay Water Department's service area?
The Clay Water Department service area has a median household income of $24,795. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Clay Water Department get its water?
Clay Water Department'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Clay Water Department (EPA ID: WV3300801) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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