Current Noncompliance WV

Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood

EPA ID: WV3302849 ยท 4,914 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood (WV3302849): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood yields 1 open violation that has not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 4,914 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,914
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00462 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$121K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$45,421
Median Household Income
52,315
Service Area Population
94%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood serves a community with a median household income of $45,421 and an estimated 52,315 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 94% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

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.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Chlorite 1 mg/L (100% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in West Virginia

City of Shinnston
4,959 people
C 60 violations
3 violations
D 20 violations
1 violation
City of Keyser
4,796 people
5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $300
Water Filtration $120
Total Estimated Cost $2,820

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,820 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood (EPA ID: WV3302849) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 4,914 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2022 Chlorite Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00462 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.

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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 Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood (WV3302849) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood serve?

Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood serves approximately 4,914 people across 5 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Chlorite, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood serve?
Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood serves approximately 4,914 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood's water source?
Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00462 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood's service area?
The Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood service area has a median household income of $45,421. EPA EJScreen data classifies 94% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood get its water?
Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood, WV. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3302849/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District Glenwood (EPA ID: WV3302849) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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