Health Violations Found WV 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District

EPA ID: WV3302518 · 1,257 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District carries 26 open EPA violations that remain unresolved in the federal system — approximately 1,257 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 55
Avg Safety Score
1,257
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
41
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0029 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
11
Contaminants Flagged
$182K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$67,566
Median Household Income
70,924
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
44th
Poverty Percentile
42th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District serves a community with a median household income of $67,566 and an estimated 70,924 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 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
78th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
46th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Hampshire County, West Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 78th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 8 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in West Virginia

Pennsboro
1,254 people
B 18 violations
C 15 violations
Rivesville Town of
1,267 people
C 28 violations
Kermit Water Works
1,237 people
0 violations
Clay Water Department
1,232 people
C 7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,320
Radon Mitigation $720
Water Filtration $360
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $2,400 (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

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 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (55/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

4 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 26 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 29, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
September 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Unresolved
September 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
February 14, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
December 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Health-based Unresolved
September 29, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2024 E. coli Monitoring Resolved
June 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
February 16, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
December 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 8 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 8 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
E. coli Microbiological 4 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 Yes
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 2 Yes
Fluoride Inorganic 1 No
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Contaminant 0800 Other Violation 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

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

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
25434 0.0029 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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?

Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District has recorded 4 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

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 5 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

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

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
554
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,257
Reported to West Virginia

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District safe to drink?
Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District has a C safety grade based on 41 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. 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 Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District serve?
Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District serves approximately 1,257 people with drinking water across 5 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 maximum detected lead level is 0.0029 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District's service area?
The Paw Paw Route 19 Public Service District service area has a median household income of $67,566. 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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

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 →

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →

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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