Valley Falls Public Service District
EPA ID: WV3302523 · 4,042 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Valley Falls Public Service District (WV3302523): 3 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Valley Falls Public Service District | open status in EPA data: 3 violations | people served: about 4,042.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Valley Falls Public Service District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Valley Falls Public Service District have a median household income of $69,271 and about 42,116 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% 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?
Valley Falls 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.
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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Valley Falls Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3302523) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 4,042 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 26554 in Fairmont.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 16, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 16, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2022 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 15, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2021 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| May 29, 2021 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 5 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 3 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0021 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.
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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.
- 26554 - Fairmont
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Valley Falls Public Service District (WV3302523) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Valley Falls 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 Valley Falls Public Service District serve?
Valley Falls Public Service District serves approximately 4,042 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.
Where does Valley Falls Public Service District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.
EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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