Wvaw - Weston
EPA ID: WV3302104 · 14,534 people served · 13 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wvaw - Weston (WV3302104): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Wvaw - Weston carries zero EPA violations in five years - a spotless record for a utility serving 14,534 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Wvaw - Weston Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Wvaw - Weston serves a community with a median household income of $51,058 and an estimated 21,838 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Wvaw - Weston'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in West Virginia
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 - Weston (EPA ID: WV3302104) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 14,534 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 13 ZIP codes across 13 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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.
- 26217 - Diana
- 26222 - Hacker Valley
- 26288 - Webster Springs
- 26298 - Bergoo
- 26321 - Alum Bridge
- 26338 - Camden
- 26343 - Crawford
- 26372 - Horner
- 26376 - Ireland
- 26378 - Jane Lew
- 26412 - Orlando
- 26447 - Walkersville
- 26452 - Weston
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wvaw - Weston (WV3302104) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wvaw - Weston water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Wvaw - Weston in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Wvaw - Weston serve?
Wvaw - Weston serves approximately 14,534 people across 13 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Wvaw - Weston 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.
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
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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Wvaw - Weston, WV: Serves 15K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3302104/
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