Current Noncompliance WV 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District

EPA ID: WV3302518 ยท 1,257 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District (WV3302518): 3 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District has 3 EPA violations listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 1,257 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,257
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
19
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0029 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
6
Contaminants Flagged
$213K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$67,566
Median Household Income
25,721
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District have a median household income of $67,566 and about 25,721 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 63% 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

Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District'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
40th
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

52 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in West Virginia

69 violations
Rivesville Town of
1,267 people
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Clay Water Department
1,232 people
81 violations
15 violations
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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 $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3302518) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,257 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

3 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: 16 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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
June 1, 2024 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 5 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 4 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. 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
0.0029 mg/L No 2024-12-31

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 Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District (WV3302518) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 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 Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District serve?

Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District serves approximately 1,257 people across 3 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 19 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 Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District serve? ▼
Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District serves approximately 1,257 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District's water source? ▼
Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0029 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). 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 Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District have a median household income of $67,566 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District get its water? ▼
Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District'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.). Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District: 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3302518/
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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

Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3302518) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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