Moorefield Municipal Water
EPA ID: WV3301601 · 2,328 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Moorefield Municipal Water (WV3301601): 38 violations on record since 2021. Within the EPA violation records on file, Moorefield Municipal Water accumulated 38 violations, and every finding is recorded as resolved; the utility supplies water to approximately 2,328 people. Resolution of past violations is not a statement about current water quality.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Moorefield Municipal Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Moorefield Municipal Water have a median household income of $48,073 and about 6,171 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 33% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Moorefield Municipal Water'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.
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
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System Overview
Moorefield Municipal Water (EPA ID: WV3301601) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 2,328 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 26836 in Moorefield.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 38 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 16, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Arsenic | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Vinyl chloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Carbon tetrachloride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | 1,2-Dichloropropane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Trichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Tetrachloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Selenium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nickel | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nitrite | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Nickel | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Selenium | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Mercury | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Beryllium, Total | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Thallium, Total | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0015 mg/L | No | 2023-06-30 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
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.
- 26836 - Moorefield
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Moorefield Municipal Water (WV3301601) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moorefield Municipal Water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Moorefield Municipal Water; its 38 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Moorefield Municipal Water serve?
Moorefield Municipal Water serves approximately 2,328 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.
Where does Moorefield Municipal Water get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
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