Current Health-Based Noncompliance WV 6 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Fort Gay Water Works

EPA ID: WV3305004 ยท 1,600 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fort Gay Water Works (WV3305004): 5 unresolved EPA violations on record. Federal compliance records for Fort Gay Water Works list 5 open violations that have not yet been resolved - the utility serves approximately 1,600 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,600
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
21
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
9
Contaminants Flagged
$55K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$46,980
Median Household Income
5,169
Service Area Population
73%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fort Gay Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $46,980 and an estimated 5,169 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: 73% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Fort Gay 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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Fort Gay Water Works compares to EPA limits

Chlorite 1 mg/L (100% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Fecal Coliform at 8 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

E. coli at 5 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

E. coli was detected in this water system. UV disinfection (99.99%) 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 $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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 $2,725

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$8,865
10 years
$17,730
20 years
$35,460

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,900 (one-time) vs. $17,730 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

Fort Gay Water Works (EPA ID: WV3305004) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,600 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 11 archived, 0 addressed, and 5 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 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 E. coli Non-health-based Archived
December 1, 2025 E. coli Non-health-based Archived
December 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Health-based Archived
September 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Archived
September 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Health-based Archived
September 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Health-based Archived
August 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Health-based Archived
August 1, 2025 E. coli Non-health-based Archived
August 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
November 13, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 1, 2023 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
August 2, 2023 Contaminant 0800 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 1, 2023 E. coli Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 Chlorite Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 8 Yes
E. coli Microbiological 5 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0800 Other Violation 1 Yes
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 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 2 (Moderate 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Fort Gay Water Works (WV3305004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Gay Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Fort Gay Water Works. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Fort Gay Water Works serve?

Fort Gay Water Works serves approximately 1,600 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Fort Gay Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Fort Gay Water Works's water?
Detected contaminants include Fecal Coliform, E. coli, Lead and Copper Rule, Chlorite. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Fort Gay Water Works serve?
Fort Gay Water Works serves approximately 1,600 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Fort Gay Water Works's water source?
Fort Gay Water Works draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Fort Gay Water Works's service area?
The Fort Gay Water Works service area has a median household income of $46,980. EPA EJScreen data classifies 73% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Fort Gay Water Works get its water?
Fort Gay 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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