Gauley River Public Service District
EPA ID: WV3301042 · 3,944 people served · 6 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Gauley River Public Service District (WV3301042): 12 unresolved EPA violations on record. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Gauley River Public Service District, 12 violations are listed as unresolved - those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 3,944 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Gauley River Public Service District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Gauley River Public Service District serves a community with a median household income of $57,739 and an estimated 12,689 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% 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?
Gauley River 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 68th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Gauley River Public Service District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
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.
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.
Lead and Copper Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0800 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 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
Gauley River Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3301042) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 3,944 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 12, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 30, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 8, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 1, 2024 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 16, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 2, 2023 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 2, 2023 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 2, 2023 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 2, 2023 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 27, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | 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 | 7 | No |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 4 | Yes |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | Yes |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00065 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 Gauley River Public Service District (WV3301042) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gauley River Public Service District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 5 current health-based noncompliance records for Gauley River Public Service District. 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 Gauley River Public Service District serve?
Gauley River Public Service District serves approximately 3,944 people across 6 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Gauley River Public Service 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 →
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How to cite this page
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