Historical Compliance Records WV

Wetzel Company Public Service District 1

EPA ID: WV3305207 ยท 1,378 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Wetzel Company Public Service District 1 (WV3305207): 3 violations on record since 2021. Wetzel Company Public Service District 1's EPA record lists 3 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 1,378 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,378
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 1
County Radon Potential ยท High
3
Contaminants Flagged
$103K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wetzel Company Public Service District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$54,712
Median Household Income
12,543
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
95%
Disadvantaged Population
78th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Wetzel Company Public Service District 1 have a median household income of $54,712 and about 12,543 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 95% 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

Wetzel Company Public Service District 1'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
57th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 82% 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. 8 detections recorded. 4 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

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36 violations
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10 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $400
PFAS Treatment $367
Total Estimated Cost $767

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 $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $767 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Wetzel Company Public Service District 1 (EPA ID: WV3305207) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,378 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
October 1, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2021 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2021 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0019 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

6 of 6 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

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 Wetzel Company Public Service District 1 (WV3305207) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wetzel Company Public Service District 1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Wetzel Company Public Service District 1; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Wetzel Company Public Service District 1 serve?

Wetzel Company Public Service District 1 serves approximately 1,378 people across 6 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Wetzel Company Public Service District 1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 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 Wetzel Company Public Service District 1 serve? ▼
Wetzel Company Public Service District 1 serves approximately 1,378 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Wetzel Company Public Service District 1's water source? ▼
Wetzel Company Public Service District 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Wetzel Company Public Service District 1's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0019 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 Wetzel Company Public Service District 1? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Wetzel Company Public Service District 1 have a median household income of $54,712 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 95% 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 Wetzel Company Public Service District 1 get its water? ▼
Wetzel Company Public Service District 1'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Wetzel Company Public Service District 1: 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3305207/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Wetzel Company Public Service District 1 (EPA ID: WV3305207) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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