Potomac Farms Water Company
EPA ID: WV3301947 · 65 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Tallying the federal enforcement file for Potomac Farms Water Company yields 43 open violations that have not been formally closed — each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 65 residents and works through the required corrective action process.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Potomac Farms Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Potomac Farms Water Company'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.
About 0% of homes in Jefferson 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Potomac Farms Water Company compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 17 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.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis 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
Potomac Farms Water Company (EPA ID: WV3301947) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 65 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (43/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 14, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 10, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Lead | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Chlorine residual | Health-based | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Inorganic | 17 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 10 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 9 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 7 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 6 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 1064 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 1919 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorine residual | Disinfectant | 1 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Lead (EPA limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level))
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.
Removal methods: reverse osmosis, distillation, certified carbon block filter (NSF/ANSI 53). Find the right filter →
Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25410 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
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
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Potomac Farms Water Company (WV3301947) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potomac Farms Water Company water safe to drink?
Potomac Farms Water Company has recorded 9 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Potomac Farms Water Company serve?
Potomac Farms Water Company serves approximately 65 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Potomac Farms Water Company 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:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Potomac Farms Water Company (EPA ID: WV3301947) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.