Health Violations Found WV 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
952
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
31
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0086 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
14
Contaminants Flagged
$206K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Davis Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$72,426
Median Household Income
1,307
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

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?

Surface Water

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
90th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Davis Water Works compares to EPA limits

Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive 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
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

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

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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 Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,500 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

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

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 29 remain unresolved.

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

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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
529
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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 952
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 Davis Water Works safe to drink?
Davis Water Works earns a B safety grade with 31 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Davis Water Works's water?
Detected contaminants include Atrazine, Lead, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fecal Coliform. 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 Davis Water Works serve?
Davis Water Works serves approximately 952 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Davis Water Works's water source?
Davis Water Works draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Davis Water Works's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0086 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Davis Water Works's service area?
The Davis Water Works service area has a median household income of $72,426. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Davis Water Works get its water?
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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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