Pax Water Company
EPA ID: WV3301026 · 762 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pax Water Company (WV3301026): 20 unresolved EPA violations on record. Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 20 violations at Pax Water Company remain without resolution - the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 762 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pax Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Pax Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $48,575 and an estimated 1,752 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 92% 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?
Pax Water Company'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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Pax Water Company compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0800 at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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
Pax Water Company (EPA ID: WV3301026) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 762 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, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 20 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, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 14, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 14, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 14, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 14, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 14, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 14, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 14, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 15, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 15, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 15, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 15, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 15, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 15, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 15, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 14, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 14, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 13, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
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 |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 7 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00179 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 Pax Water Company (WV3301026) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pax Water Company water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 7 current health-based noncompliance records for Pax Water Company. 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 Pax Water Company serve?
Pax Water Company serves approximately 762 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Pax Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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