City of Paden City
EPA ID: WV3305204 ยท 3,291 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Paden City (WV3305204): 32 unresolved EPA violations on record. Within the EPA compliance database, City of Paden City shows 32 violations still pending resolution - a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 3,291 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Paden City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Paden City serves a community with a median household income of $54,747 and an estimated 13,406 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 78% 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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Paden City's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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
Detected Contaminants
How City of Paden City compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
HAA6Br at 27 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.
Lead at 5 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.
Lead and Copper Rule at 73 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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.
Contaminant 0700 at 41 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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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 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 14, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 13, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 13, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 16, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 16, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | HAA6Br | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| September 29, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 13, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 13, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | HAA6Br | Non-health-based | Archived |
| September 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| August 14, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 14, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2025 | HAA6Br | Non-health-based | Archived |
| August 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 73 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 41 | Yes |
| HAA6Br | Disinfection Byproducts | 27 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 10 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 8 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 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 | 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 1 (High 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 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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