Tri-county Water Assoc - Fairmont
EPA ID: WV3302522 · 1,880 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Tri-county Water Assoc - Fairmont (WV3302522): 20 unresolved EPA violations on record. Federal data shows 20 unresolved violations at Tri-county Water Assoc - Fairmont - roughly 1,880 residents in the service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Tri-county Water Assoc - Fairmont Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Tri-county Water Assoc - Fairmont serves a community with a median household income of $55,250 and an estimated 54,562 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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?
Tri-county Water Assoc - Fairmont'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 73th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Tri-county Water Assoc - Fairmont compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
Tri-county Water Assoc - Fairmont (EPA ID: WV3302522) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,880 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 30, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 16, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 16, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 16, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 16, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 16, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 10 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 9 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0015 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.
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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 Tri-county Water Assoc - Fairmont (WV3302522) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tri-county Water Assoc - Fairmont water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 20 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 Tri-county Water Assoc - Fairmont serve?
Tri-county Water Assoc - Fairmont serves approximately 1,880 people across 3 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Tri-county Water Assoc - Fairmont get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Tri-county Water Assoc - Fairmont (WV): 30 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3302522/
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