West Union, Town of
EPA ID: WV3300901 · 1,895 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for West Union, Town of (WV3300901): 12 unresolved EPA violations on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for West Union, Town of yields 12 open violations that have not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 1,895 residents and works through the required corrective action process.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for West Union, Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The West Union, Town of serves a community with a median household income of $63,916 and an estimated 6,708 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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?
West Union, Town of'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How West Union, Town of compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Cadmium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Selenium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.05 mg/L. Hair & nail loss, nerve damage, liver & kidney damage. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.
Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
West Union, Town of (EPA ID: WV3300901) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,895 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 15 archived, 0 addressed, and 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| March 1, 2026 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| August 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Archived |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 16, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 16, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Contaminant 1045 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Mercury | 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 | 12 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1036 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1045 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Mercury | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1075 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1085 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0014 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.
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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 West Union, Town of (WV3300901) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Union, Town of water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 12 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does West Union, Town of serve?
West Union, Town of serves approximately 1,895 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does West Union, Town of get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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