Davis Water Works
EPA ID: WV3304701 · 952 people served · 1 ZIP code
Compliance tracking for Davis Water Works shows 29 pending violations logged in the EPA system — the supplier delivers water to approximately 952 residents while those findings remain open.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Davis Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Davis Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $72,426 and an estimated 1,307 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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?
Davis 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.
About 1% of homes in Tucker 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 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 Davis Water Works compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive 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.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Fecal Coliform at 8 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Lead and Copper Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Atrazine was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Davis Water Works (EPA ID: WV3304701) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 952 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 26260 in Davis.
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
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Atrazine | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 26, 2025 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 15, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 16, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 15, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Lead | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Organic Carbon | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 8 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Copper | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1052 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26260 | 0.0086 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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ZIP Codes Served
- 26260 — Davis
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Davis Water Works (WV3304701) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Davis Water Works water safe to drink?
Davis Water Works has recorded 1 health-based violation 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 Davis Water Works serve?
Davis Water Works serves approximately 952 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.
Where does Davis Water Works 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:
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.
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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