Wvaw - Walnut Grove Utilities
EPA ID: WV3301942 · 7,250 people served · 6 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wvaw - Walnut Grove Utilities (WV3301942): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Compliance tracking for Wvaw - Walnut Grove Utilities shows 1 pending violation logged in the EPA system - the supplier delivers water to approximately 7,250 residents while those findings remain open.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wvaw - Walnut Grove Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Wvaw - Walnut Grove Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $95,540 and an estimated 59,464 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Wvaw - Walnut Grove Utilities'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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Wvaw - Walnut Grove Utilities compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2015 at 3 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 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Benzene at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
Mercury at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Cadmium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 38 detections recorded. 10 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 10 exceed state limits.
Contaminant 2015 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
Wvaw - Walnut Grove Utilities (EPA ID: WV3301942) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 7,250 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 94 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 | Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Archived |
| March 31, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 6, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 15, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 15, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 11, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 16, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 16, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 16, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 13, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Radium-228 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Cadmium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Chromium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Fluoride | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Selenium | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Nickel | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Nitrite | 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 | 19 | No |
| Contaminant 2383 | Other Violation | 4 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2036 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2040 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2042 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2046 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Benzene | Organic | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2051 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2065 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Contaminant 2067 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.003 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.
- 25414 - Charles Town
- 25425 - Harpers Ferry
- 25430 - Kearneysville
- 25438 - Ranson
- 25442 - Shenandoah Junction
- 25443 - Shepherdstown
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wvaw - Walnut Grove Utilities (WV3301942) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wvaw - Walnut Grove Utilities water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Wvaw - Walnut Grove Utilities serve?
Wvaw - Walnut Grove Utilities serves approximately 7,250 people across 6 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Wvaw - Walnut Grove Utilities get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Wvaw - Walnut Grove Utilities (WV): 96 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3301942/
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