City of Paden City
EPA ID: WV3305204 · 3,291 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Within the EPA compliance database, City of Paden City shows 87 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 Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 3 (2021) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Paden City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
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.
💧 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.
About 1% of homes in Wetzel 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 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 21 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 28 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 26 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
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.
Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2025 | HAA6Br | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 14, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | HAA6Br | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | HAA6Br | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 20, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2025 | HAA6Br | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 14, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Lead | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Contaminant 1927 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
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 | 28 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 26 | Yes |
| HAA6Br | Disinfection Byproducts | 21 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 9 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 8 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 5 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | Yes |
| Contaminant 1919 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 1927 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1049 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses, people with G6PD deficiency.
Removal methods: ferrous sulfate reduction, activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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?
City of Paden City has recorded 8 health-based violations 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 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.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Contact your utility
City of Paden City (EPA ID: WV3305204) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.