Water System Report WV

City of New Cumberland

EPA ID: WV3301515 · 1,326 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, City of New Cumberland posted zero EPA violations serving 1,326 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,326
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$146K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of New Cumberland Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,403
Median Household Income
5,404
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of New Cumberland serves a community with a median household income of $63,403 and an estimated 5,404 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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?

Groundwater

City of New Cumberland's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Hancock 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.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Tunnelton Town of
1,346 people
C 55 violations
D 9 violations
B 3 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 $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

City of New Cumberland, (EPA ID: WV3301515) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,326 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 26047 in New Cumberland.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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.

  • 26047 — New Cumberland

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of New Cumberland (WV3301515) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of New Cumberland water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of New Cumberland has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of New Cumberland serve?

City of New Cumberland serves approximately 1,326 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.

Where does City of New Cumberland get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
632
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,326
Reported to West Virginia

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of New Cumberland meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of New Cumberland serve?
City of New Cumberland serves approximately 1,326 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of New Cumberland's water source?
City of New Cumberland draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of New Cumberland's service area?
The City of New Cumberland service area has a median household income of $63,403. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of New Cumberland get its water?
City of New Cumberland's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.
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