New Haven Water Department
EPA ID: WV3302709 · 1,649 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for New Haven Water Department (WV3302709): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Not yet resolved: 3 EPA violations at New Haven Water Department, affecting about 1,649 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for New Haven Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The New Haven Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $62,386 and an estimated 3,862 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
New Haven Water Department'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How New Haven Water Department compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Bromate at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
New Haven Water Department (EPA ID: WV3302709) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,649 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 22 resolved, 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 12, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 12, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 12, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 12, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| March 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| November 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| February 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 12 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 7 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 7 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| PFOA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| PFNA | PFAS | 1 | No |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromodichloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Dibromochloromethane | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00044 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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for New Haven Water Department (WV3302709) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Haven Water Department 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 New Haven Water Department serve?
New Haven Water Department serves approximately 1,649 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does New Haven Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). New Haven Water Department (WV): 60 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3302709/
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