Current Noncompliance WV 2 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision

EPA ID: WV3301979 ยท 132 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision (WV3301979): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision | open status in EPA data: 1 violation | people served: about 132.

Data: EPA SDWIS

132
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
4
Contaminants Flagged
$395K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$103,933
Median Household Income
7,298
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
27%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision have a median household income of $103,933 and about 7,298 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

40 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 3 detections recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $800

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $800 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision (EPA ID: WV3301979) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 132 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 25443 in Shepherdstown.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 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, 2024 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 11, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 22, 2021 Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 1 Yes
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Other Violation 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 mg/L No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision (WV3301979) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision 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 - Deerfield Village Subdivision serve?

Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision serves approximately 132 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.

Where does Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 4 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision serve? ▼
Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision serves approximately 132 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision's water source? ▼
Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision have a median household income of $103,933 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision get its water? ▼
Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision: 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3301979/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision: 2 Health Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
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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

Wvaw - Deerfield Village Subdivision (EPA ID: WV3301979) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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