Kanawha Falls Public Service District
EPA ID: WV3301037 · 2,547 people served · 18 ZIP codes
16 open EPA findings remain on record at Kanawha Falls Public Service District — the utility supplies approximately 2,547 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 18 (2022) to 54 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Kanawha Falls Public Service District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Kanawha Falls Public Service District serves a community with a median household income of $38,032 and an estimated 8,739 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 88% 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?
Kanawha Falls Public Service 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.
About 1% of homes in Fayette County, West Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
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 68th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Kanawha Falls Public Service District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 4 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 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) 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.
Lead and Copper Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Fecal Coliform at 6 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular 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
KANAWHA FALLS PSD (EPA ID: WV3301037) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 2,547 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 18 ZIP codes across 18 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (61/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 10, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 31, 2025 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| May 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Health-based | Unresolved |
| February 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 30, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 14, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
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 | 8 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 6 | Yes |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | Yes |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 1052 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Chlorine residual | Disinfectant | 1 | Yes |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses, people with G6PD deficiency.
Removal methods: ferrous sulfate reduction, activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25085 | 0.00093 mg/L | No | N/A |
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: 7 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 11 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 25002 — Alloy
- 25031 — Boomer
- 25036 — Cannelton
- 25040 — Charlton Heights
- 25057 — Deep Water
- 25085 — Gauley Bridge
- 25090 — Glen Ferris
- 25102 — Handley
- 25115 — Kanawha Falls
- 25118 — Kimberly
- 25126 — London
- 25136 — Montgomery
- 25139 — Mount Carbon
- 25161 — Powellton
- 25173 — Robson
- 25186 — Smithers
- 25812 — Ansted
- 26656 — Belva
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Kanawha Falls Public Service District (WV3301037) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kanawha Falls Public Service District water safe to drink?
Kanawha Falls Public Service District has recorded 4 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Kanawha Falls Public Service District serve?
Kanawha Falls Public Service District serves approximately 2,547 people across 18 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Kanawha Falls Public Service District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
Test your water
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Contact your utility
Kanawha Falls Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3301037) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.