Current Noncompliance WV

Albright Town of

EPA ID: WV3303901 ยท 317 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Albright Town of (WV3303901): 3 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In EPA records, Albright Town of has 3 violations listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 317 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

317
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
31
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
7
Contaminants Flagged
$169K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Albright Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$57,788
Median Household Income
5,392
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
88%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Albright Town of have a median household income of $57,788 and about 5,392 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 88% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Albright Town of'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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17 violations
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Delbarton Town of
277 people
39 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Albright Town of (EPA ID: WV3303901) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 317 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 26537 in Kingwood.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 26 resolved, 2 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
April 1, 2025 TTHM Non-health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 17, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
November 16, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
November 16, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
November 15, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
November 15, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
February 16, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
February 16, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
November 16, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
November 16, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 13, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
August 13, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

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) 13 No
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 7 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 6 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 mg/L No 2024-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 available EPA compliance records for Albright Town of (WV3303901) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Albright Town of 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 Albright Town of serve?

Albright Town of serves approximately 317 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.

Where does Albright Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 31 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Albright Town of serve? ▼
Albright Town of serves approximately 317 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Albright Town of's water source? ▼
Albright Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Albright Town of's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.001 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Albright Town of? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Albright Town of have a median household income of $57,788 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 88% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Albright Town of get its water? ▼
Albright Town of'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Albright Town of (WV): 31 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3303901/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Albright Town of (EPA ID: WV3303901) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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