Current Health-Based Noncompliance WV 9 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

City of Shinnston

EPA ID: WV3301721 ยท 4,959 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Shinnston (WV3301721): 25 unresolved EPA violations on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for City of Shinnston yields 25 open violations that have not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 4,959 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
4,959
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
60
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00117 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
27
Contaminants Flagged
$112K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$53,803
Median Household Income
8,800
Service Area Population
42%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
44th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Shinnston serves a community with a median household income of $53,803 and an estimated 8,800 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 42% 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

City of Shinnston'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
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
74th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 74th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Shinnston compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Lead 2 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2015 at 1 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 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Lead at 2 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.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. 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

3 violations
D 20 violations
1 violation
48 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $480
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $120
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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 Property Value Decline $5,615

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,310
10 years
$20,620
20 years
$41,240

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,000 (one-time) vs. $20,620 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

City of Shinnston (EPA ID: WV3301721) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 4,959 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 5 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

8 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 15 resolved, 20 archived, 0 addressed, and 25 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
February 12, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 23, 2025 Contaminant 0800 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 23, 2025 Contaminant 0800 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 23, 2025 Contaminant 0800 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 23, 2025 Contaminant 0800 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 23, 2025 Contaminant 0800 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 23, 2025 Contaminant 0800 Health-based Resolved
December 23, 2025 Contaminant 0800 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 23, 2025 Contaminant 0800 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 23, 2025 Contaminant 0800 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Lead Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Selenium Non-health-based Archived
December 30, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
November 15, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 15, 2024 Lead and Copper 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
Contaminant 0800 Other Violation 9 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 8 No
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 7 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 7 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Lead Inorganic 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Selenium Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 1 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00117 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 2 (Moderate 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 City of Shinnston (WV3301721) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Shinnston water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 8 current health-based noncompliance records for City of Shinnston. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Shinnston serve?

City of Shinnston serves approximately 4,959 people across 5 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does City of Shinnston 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Shinnston safe to drink?
City of Shinnston has a C safety grade based on 60 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in City of Shinnston'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 City of Shinnston serve?
City of Shinnston serves approximately 4,959 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is City of Shinnston's water source?
City of Shinnston draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Shinnston's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00117 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Shinnston's service area?
The City of Shinnston service area has a median household income of $53,803. EPA EJScreen data classifies 42% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Shinnston get its water?
City of Shinnston'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.). City of Shinnston (WV): 9 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3301721/
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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

City of Shinnston (EPA ID: WV3301721) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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