Saint Marys
EPA ID: WV3303704 · 2,711 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Saint Marys (WV3303704): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Water monitoring history for Saint Marys includes 1 violation, each addressed and closed - the system holds no active EPA enforcement today for its 2,711 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Saint Marys Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Saint Marys serves a community with a median household income of $61,992 and an estimated 6,153 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Saint Marys'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 100th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Saint Marys compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
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. 2 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in West Virginia
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
Saint Marys (EPA ID: WV3303704) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 2,711 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 26170 in Saint Marys.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00055 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.
- 26170 - Saint Marys
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Saint Marys (WV3303704) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saint Marys water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Saint Marys; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Saint Marys serve?
Saint Marys serves approximately 2,711 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.
Where does Saint Marys get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Saint Marys (WV): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3303704/
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