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
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Paden City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in West Virginia
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
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
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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Paden City (WV): 21 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3305204/
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