Terra Alta Water Works
EPA ID: WV3303917 · 1,856 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Terra Alta Water Works (WV3303917): 2 past health-based violations, since resolved. Over the past five years, Terra Alta Water Works recorded 45 violations, all subsequently resolved through the EPA enforcement process - the supplier currently operates in good standing, with no active actions on file for its 1,856 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Terra Alta Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Terra Alta Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $54,604 and an estimated 4,349 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 88% 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?
Terra Alta Water Works'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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Terra Alta Water Works compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Fecal Coliform at 8 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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System Overview
Terra Alta Water Works (EPA ID: WV3303917) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,856 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 26764 in Terra Alta.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 43 resolved, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 21, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 13, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 14, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 13, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Chlorite | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2022 | Fecal Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
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 | 12 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 8 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 2 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0031 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 1 (High 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.
- 26764 - Terra Alta
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Terra Alta Water Works (WV3303917) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Terra Alta Water Works water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Terra Alta Water Works; its 45 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Terra Alta Water Works serve?
Terra Alta Water Works serves approximately 1,856 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.
Where does Terra Alta Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Terra Alta Water Works (WV): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3303917/
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