Current Health-Based Noncompliance WV 21 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

City of Paden City

EPA ID: WV3305204 ยท 3,291 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Paden City (WV3305204): 32 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Marked active and unresolved in the EPA record: 32 violations at City of Paden City, whose service population is approximately 3,291 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,291
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
180
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
10
Contaminants Flagged
$112K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Paden City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$54,747
Median Household Income
13,406
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
78%
Disadvantaged Population
73th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with City of Paden City have a median household income of $54,747 and about 13,406 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 78% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Paden City's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
47th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

65 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 96% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 7 detections recorded. 3 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in West Virginia

175 violations
24 violations
Monongah Town of
3,226 people
C 2 violations
F 26 violations
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $200
Total Estimated Cost $800

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $5,610

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,470
10 years
$20,940
20 years
$41,880

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $800 (one-time) vs. $20,940 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of Paden City, (EPA ID: WV3305204) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 3,291 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

17 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 115 resolved, 33 archived, 0 addressed, and 32 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 14, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 14, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 13, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
December 13, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
November 15, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
November 15, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 16, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 16, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Tetrachloroethylene Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Archived
September 29, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 13, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
September 13, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2025 Tetrachloroethylene Non-health-based Archived
September 1, 2025 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Archived
August 14, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
August 14, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2025 Tetrachloroethylene Non-health-based Archived
August 1, 2025 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 73 No
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 41 Yes
Tetrachloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 27 Yes
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 10 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 8 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 7 No
Lead Inorganic 5 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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

2 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1. 1 of 3 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for City of Paden City (WV3305204) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Paden City water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 17 current health-based noncompliance records for City of Paden City. 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 City of Paden City serve?

City of Paden City serves approximately 3,291 people across 3 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does City of Paden City get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 180 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does City of Paden City serve? ▼
City of Paden City serves approximately 3,291 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is City of Paden City's water source? ▼
City of Paden City draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Paden City's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.001 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with City of Paden City? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to City of Paden City have a median household income of $54,747 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 78% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Paden City get its water? ▼
City of Paden City's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Paden City (WV): 21 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3305204/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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City of Paden City (EPA ID: WV3305204) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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