Current Noncompliance WV 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

St Albans Water

EPA ID: WV3302031 ยท 13,758 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for St Albans Water (WV3302031): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, St Albans Water has 2 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 13,758 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
13,758
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
56
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0013 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
38
Contaminants Flagged
$129K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for St Albans Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$54,789
Median Household Income
23,211
Service Area Population
55%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The St Albans Water serves a community with a median household income of $54,789 and an estimated 23,211 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 55% 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

St Albans Water'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
50th
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.

Infrastructure Risk

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 94% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How St Albans Water compares to EPA limits

PFOA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Mercury 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Chlorodibromomethane 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Cadmium 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen

What This Means For You

PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 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.

Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular 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.

Mercury was detected in this water system. activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

Find a certified water filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in West Virginia

Wvaw - Weston
14,534 people
0 violations
Vienna
12,507 people
C 14 violations
Charles Town Utilities
15,220 people
33 violations
Wvawc Bluefield District
12,174 people
0 violations
Lewisburg
12,065 people
D 53 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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 Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,500 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

St Albans Water (EPA ID: WV3302031) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 13,758 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 25177 in Saint Albans.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 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

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 54 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
November 27, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
April 12, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 12, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 15, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 15, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 15, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 15, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 15, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 15, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 15, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 15, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 15, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 15, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 15, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 15, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule 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 17 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No
Fluoride Inorganic 1 No
Selenium Inorganic 1 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 1 No
Mercury Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 1 No
PFOA PFAS 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0013 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 3 (Low Risk)

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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 St Albans Water (WV3302031) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St Albans Water water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does St Albans Water serve?

St Albans Water serves approximately 13,758 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.

Where does St Albans Water 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
58

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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from St Albans Water safe to drink?
St Albans Water earns a B safety grade with 56 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in St Albans Water's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Mercury, Chlorodibromomethane. 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 St Albans Water serve?
St Albans Water serves approximately 13,758 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is St Albans Water's water source?
St Albans Water draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in St Albans Water's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0013 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of St Albans Water's service area?
The St Albans Water service area has a median household income of $54,789. EPA EJScreen data classifies 55% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does St Albans Water get its water?
St Albans Water'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.). St Albans Water (WV): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3302031/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-wv3302031,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{St Albans Water (WV): 1 Health Violation}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3302031/}
}

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

St Albans Water (EPA ID: WV3302031) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

Home Water Systems West Virginia St Albans Water

Get safety alerts for St Albans Water, West Virginia

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Violations found - check filter options Free tool - no phone call required.