Current Noncompliance WV 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Lewisburg

EPA ID: WV3301307 ยท 12,065 people served ยท 8 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lewisburg (WV3301307): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. Based on the latest federal compliance data, Lewisburg has 4 violations that the EPA has not yet closed - those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 12,065 people throughout its service territory.

Data: EPA SDWIS

D ยท 50
Avg Safety Score
12,065
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
53
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
27
Contaminants Flagged
$175K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lewisburg Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$49,688
Median Household Income
25,945
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
73th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lewisburg serves a community with a median household income of $49,688 and an estimated 25,945 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Lewisburg'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
18th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 58% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lewisburg compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2015 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Benzene at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in West Virginia

Wvawc Bluefield District
12,174 people
0 violations
C 1 violation
Vienna
12,507 people
C 14 violations
Kenova Municipal Water
11,192 people
5 violations
City of Bridgeport
10,775 people
D 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $225
Total Estimated Cost $2,625

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,625 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Lewisburg (EPA ID: WV3301307) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 12,065 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: D (50/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 4 of 8 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

4 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 35 resolved, 14 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Chlorite Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Contaminant 2306 Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Contaminant 2067 Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Contaminant 2065 Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Contaminant 2051 Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Benzene Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Contaminant 2042 Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Atrazine Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Contaminant 2035 Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Lead Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 4 Yes
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
E. coli Microbiological 3 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 2 No
Atrazine Organic 2 No
Contaminant 2042 Other Violation 2 No
Benzene Organic 2 No
Contaminant 2051 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2065 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2067 Other Violation 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.003 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 1 (High 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 Lewisburg (WV3301307) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lewisburg water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 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 Lewisburg serve?

Lewisburg serves approximately 12,065 people across 8 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Lewisburg 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

Is water from Lewisburg safe to drink?
Lewisburg has a D safety grade based on 53 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Lewisburg's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2015, Atrazine, Benzene, Lead. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Lewisburg serve?
Lewisburg serves approximately 12,065 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Lewisburg's water source?
Lewisburg draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lewisburg's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lewisburg's service area?
The Lewisburg service area has a median household income of $49,688. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lewisburg get its water?
Lewisburg'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lewisburg (WV): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3301307/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Lewisburg (EPA ID: WV3301307) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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