Oakland Public Service District
EPA ID: WV3301517 · 1,659 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Oakland Public Service District (WV3301517): 7 unresolved EPA violations on record. Compliance tracking for Oakland Public Service District shows 7 pending violations logged in the EPA system - the supplier delivers water to approximately 1,659 residents while those findings remain open.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Oakland Public Service District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Oakland Public Service District serves a community with a median household income of $61,215 and an estimated 30,938 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% 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?
Oakland Public Service District'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Oakland Public Service District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 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 2 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 22 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 10 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 3 exceed state limits.
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
Oakland Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3301517) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,659 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 25 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 14, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 16, 2024 | 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 | 22 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0041 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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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 Oakland Public Service District (WV3301517) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oakland Public Service District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 7 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 Oakland Public Service District serve?
Oakland Public Service District serves approximately 1,659 people across 4 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Oakland Public Service District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Oakland Public Service District (WV): 32 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3301517/
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