Current Noncompliance WV

Gallipolis Ferry

EPA ID: WV3302703 ยท 1,061 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Gallipolis Ferry (WV3302703): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Right now, Gallipolis Ferry shows 2 EPA violations marked active and unresolved - the provider continues to supply approximately 1,061 residents while each finding awaits closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,061
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
3
Contaminants Flagged
$156K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Gallipolis Ferry Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$46,237
Median Household Income
2,319
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gallipolis Ferry serves a community with a median household income of $46,237 and an estimated 2,319 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Gallipolis Ferry's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
90th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Gallipolis Ferry compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

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16 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Gallipolis Ferry (EPA ID: WV3302703) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,061 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 25515 in Gallipolis Ferry.

Violation History

2 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: 1 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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)
June 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived

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 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0018 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

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

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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.

  • 25515 - Gallipolis Ferry

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Gallipolis Ferry (WV3302703) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gallipolis Ferry water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 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 Gallipolis Ferry serve?

Gallipolis Ferry serves approximately 1,061 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.

Where does Gallipolis Ferry get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Gallipolis Ferry's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Gallipolis Ferry serve?
Gallipolis Ferry serves approximately 1,061 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Gallipolis Ferry's water source?
Gallipolis Ferry draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Gallipolis Ferry's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0018 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Gallipolis Ferry's service area?
The Gallipolis Ferry service area has a median household income of $46,237. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Gallipolis Ferry get its water?
Gallipolis Ferry's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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