Williamson Utility Board
EPA ID: WV3303009 · 2,660 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Williamson Utility Board (WV3303009): 8 unresolved EPA violations on record. Current EPA status: Williamson Utility Board, 8 open violations, 2,660 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Williamson Utility Board Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Williamson Utility Board serves a community with a median household income of $26,338 and an estimated 5,062 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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?
Williamson Utility Board'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Williamson Utility Board compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0800 at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Fecal Coliform at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli at 1 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Williamson Utility Board (EPA ID: WV3303009) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 2,660 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 4 archived, 0 addressed, and 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 12, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| March 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Archived |
| February 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Archived |
| November 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 2, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 2, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 2, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 2, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 2, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 2, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Archived |
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 | 8 | No |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 6 | Yes |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 4 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| E. coli | 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 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 3 (Low Risk)
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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 Williamson Utility Board (WV3303009) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Williamson Utility Board water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 6 current health-based noncompliance records for Williamson Utility Board. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Williamson Utility Board serve?
Williamson Utility Board serves approximately 2,660 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Williamson Utility Board get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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