New Haven Water Department
EPA ID: WV3302709 ยท 1,649 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for New Haven Water Department (WV3302709): 3 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for New Haven Water Department, 3 violations are listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 1,649 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for New Haven Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with New Haven Water Department have a median household income of $62,386 and about 3,862 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% 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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
New Haven Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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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 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 12, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 12, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 12, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 12, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| March 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| November 1, 2024 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2024 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| February 15, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 12 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 7 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 7 | No |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 5 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0004 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records 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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