Current Health-Based Noncompliance WV 24 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

City of Gary

EPA ID: WV3302420 ยท 1,633 people served ยท 7 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Gary (WV3302420): 32 unresolved EPA violations on record. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for City of Gary, 32 violations are listed as unresolved - those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 1,633 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,633
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
141
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00143 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
61
Contaminants Flagged
$43K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Gary Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$40,000
Median Household Income
8,927
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
100th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Gary serves a community with a median household income of $40,000 and an estimated 8,927 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Gary'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Gary 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
Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
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)

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.

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.

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.

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Salem Water Board
1,630 people
D 25 violations
2 violations
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32 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $171
Total Estimated Cost $1,371

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 Property Value Decline $2,125

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$8,565
10 years
$17,130
20 years
$34,260

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,371 (one-time) vs. $17,130 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

City of Gary (EPA ID: WV3302420) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,633 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

Violation History

24 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 51 resolved, 58 archived, 0 addressed, and 32 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
March 1, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
March 1, 2026 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
February 1, 2026 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Archived
August 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 14, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 14, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 14, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 14, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 14, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 14, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 14, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 14, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 14, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 14, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 14, 2025 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 36 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 31 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 7 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 5 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 4 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Barium Inorganic 1 No
Cadmium Inorganic 1 No
Chromium Inorganic 1 No
Fluoride Inorganic 1 No
Selenium Inorganic 1 No
Nickel Inorganic 1 No
Nitrite Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 1 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00143 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)

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Gary (WV3302420) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Gary water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 24 current health-based noncompliance records for City of Gary. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Gary serve?

City of Gary serves approximately 1,633 people across 7 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does City of Gary get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Gary's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Mercury. 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 City of Gary serve?
City of Gary serves approximately 1,633 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is City of Gary's water source?
City of Gary draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Gary's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00143 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Gary's service area?
The City of Gary service area has a median household income of $40,000. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Gary get its water?
City of Gary'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. 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.). City of Gary (WV): 24 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3302420/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

City of Gary (EPA ID: WV3302420) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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