Current Noncompliance WV 13 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Rainelle Water Department

EPA ID: WV3301309 ยท 1,381 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Rainelle Water Department (WV3301309): 4 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In EPA records, Rainelle Water Department has 4 violations listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 1,381 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,381
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
36
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
10
Contaminants Flagged
$96K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rainelle Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$42,631
Median Household Income
3,345
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Rainelle Water Department have a median household income of $42,631 and about 3,345 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Rainelle Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

65 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in West Virginia

3 violations
4 violations
10 violations
9 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $4,800

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,900
10 years
$19,800
20 years
$39,600

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $19,800 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Rainelle Water Department (EPA ID: WV3301309) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,381 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 25962 in Rainelle.

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: 24 resolved, 8 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
January 1, 2026 Selenium Health-based Archived
October 11, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 29, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Groundwater Rule Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 TTHM Non-health-based Archived
October 16, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 16, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 2, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
February 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 9, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 9, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence 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
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting 13 Yes
Public Notice Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 5 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 5 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 2 Yes
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Selenium Other Violation 1 Yes
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 mg/L No 2025-12-31

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

Radon Risk in Service Area

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Rainelle Water Department (WV3301309) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rainelle Water Department 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 Rainelle Water Department serve?

Rainelle Water Department serves approximately 1,381 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.

Where does Rainelle Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 36 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Rainelle Water Department serve? ▼
Rainelle Water Department serves approximately 1,381 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Rainelle Water Department's water source? ▼
Rainelle Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Rainelle Water Department's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.001 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Rainelle Water Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Rainelle Water Department have a median household income of $42,631 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Rainelle Water Department get its water? ▼
Rainelle Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Rainelle Water Department (WV): 13 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3301309/
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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

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Rainelle Water Department (EPA ID: WV3301309) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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