Davy Municipal Water Works
EPA ID: WV3302425 · 332 people served · 5 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Davy Municipal Water Works (WV3302425): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In the federal compliance data used here, Davy Municipal Water Works has 1 violation listed as open; the utility serves approximately 332 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Davy Municipal Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Davy Municipal Water Works have a median household income of $25,344 and about 7,125 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Davy Municipal Water Works's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Davy Municipal Water Works (EPA ID: WV3302425) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 332 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 15, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 11, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Selenium | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Thallium, Total | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Beryllium, Total | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Antimony, Total | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Nickel | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Chromium | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Cadmium | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Barium | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 5 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Barium | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Barium | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Cadmium | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Nickel | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Selenium | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Antimony, Total | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Beryllium, Total | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Thallium, Total | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0011 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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 available EPA compliance records for Davy Municipal Water Works (WV3302425) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Davy Municipal Water Works water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Davy Municipal Water Works. 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 Davy Municipal Water Works serve?
Davy Municipal Water Works serves approximately 332 people across 5 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Davy Municipal Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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