Wvaw - the Mountain Water System
EPA ID: WV3301963 · 976 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wvaw - the Mountain Water System (WV3301963): 28 EPA violations in the last five years. While 28 violations did appear in Wvaw - the Mountain Water System's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 976 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wvaw - the Mountain Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Wvaw - the Mountain Water System serves a community with a median household income of $90,059 and an estimated 13,404 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% 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 - the Mountain Water System'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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Wvaw - the Mountain Water System compares to EPA limits
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 1 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 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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System Overview
Wvaw - the Mountain Water System (EPA ID: WV3301963) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 976 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 25425 in Harpers Ferry.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| February 15, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2010 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2015 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2035 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2036 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2037 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2022 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2040 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2042 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2046 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2022 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2051 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2065 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2067 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2105 | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2042 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2383 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Lead | 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 |
| Contaminant 2046 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Benzene | Organic | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 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.
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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.
- 25425 - Harpers Ferry
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wvaw - the Mountain Water System (WV3301963) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wvaw - the Mountain Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Wvaw - the Mountain Water System; its 28 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Wvaw - the Mountain Water System serve?
Wvaw - the Mountain Water System serves approximately 976 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.
Where does Wvaw - the Mountain Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Wvaw - the Mountain Water System (WV): 28 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3301963/
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