Health Violations Found WV 5 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Beverly Town of

EPA ID: WV3304202 · 2,268 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Beverly Town of shows 16 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 2,268 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
2,268
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
34
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00056 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
13
Contaminants Flagged
$151K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 5 (2021) to 4 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$58,148
Median Household Income
17,024
Service Area Population
71%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Beverly Town of serves a community with a median household income of $58,148 and an estimated 17,024 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 71% 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?

Surface Water

Beverly 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
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Randolph County, West Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Beverly Town of compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 5 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 5 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 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

C 51 violations
C 9 violations
C 2 violations
Masontown Water Works
2,239 people
C 6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $7,555

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$11,280
10 years
$22,560
20 years
$45,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $22,560 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

Beverly Town of (EPA ID: WV3304202) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 2,268 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

5 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 16 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
August 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
December 30, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Resolved
December 26, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
November 16, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
November 15, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 13, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
May 14, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead Monitoring Unresolved

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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 5 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 4 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 2 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
E. coli Microbiological 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
26253 0.00056 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Beverly Town of (WV3304202) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beverly Town of water safe to drink?

Beverly Town of has recorded 5 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Beverly Town of serve?

Beverly Town of serves approximately 2,268 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Beverly Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,102
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,268
Reported to West Virginia

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Beverly Town of safe to drink?
Beverly Town of earns a B safety grade with 34 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Beverly Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Beverly Town of serve?
Beverly Town of serves approximately 2,268 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Beverly Town of's water source?
Beverly Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Beverly Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00056 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Beverly Town of's service area?
The Beverly Town of service area has a median household income of $58,148. EPA EJScreen data classifies 71% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Beverly Town of get its water?
Beverly 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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →

3

Contact your utility

Beverly Town of (EPA ID: WV3304202) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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