New Haven Water Department
EPA ID: WV3302709 · 1,649 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Not yet resolved: 12 EPA violations at New Haven Water Department, affecting about 1,649 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for New Haven Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
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.
About 1% of homes in Mason County, West Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 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 DEPT (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.
Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Copper | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25265 | 0.00044 mg/L | No | N/A |
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?
New Haven Water Department has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
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.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
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