Water System Report WV

Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt

EPA ID: WV3301046 ยท 25,603 people served ยท 22 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt (WV3301046): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 25,603 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

25,603
People Served
22
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$96K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$51,719
Median Household Income
39,943
Service Area Population
90%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt serves a community with a median household income of $51,719 and an estimated 39,943 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: 90% 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

Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
79th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
65th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 79th 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 65th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

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

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Wvawc Bluestone Plant
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Clarksburg Water Board
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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 $1,009
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $109
Total Estimated Cost $1,518

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

Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt (EPA ID: WV3301046) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 25,603 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 22 ZIP codes across 22 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt (WV3301046) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt serve?

Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt serves approximately 25,603 people across 22 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt 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.

Samples collected
116

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt serve?
Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt serves approximately 25,603 people with drinking water across 22 ZIP codes.
What is Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt's water source?
Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt's service area?
The Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt service area has a median household income of $51,719. EPA EJScreen data classifies 90% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt get its water?
Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Wvawc New River Regional Wtr Trtmt Plt: Serves 26K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3301046/
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