Current Noncompliance WV

Vienna

EPA ID: WV3305411 ยท 12,507 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Vienna (WV3305411): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Right now, Vienna shows 3 EPA violations marked active and unresolved - the provider continues to supply approximately 12,507 residents while each finding awaits closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 57
Avg Safety Score
12,507
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
14
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0046 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
4
Contaminants Flagged
$163K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Vienna Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$58,622
Median Household Income
63,697
Service Area Population
54%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Vienna serves a community with a median household income of $58,622 and an estimated 63,697 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 54% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Vienna'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 93% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Vienna compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Copper 1 mg/L (77% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 1.3 mg/L

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 5 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. 20 detections recorded. 5 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in West Virginia

Wvawc Bluefield District
12,174 people
0 violations
Lewisburg
12,065 people
D 53 violations
C 1 violation
St Albans Water
13,758 people
B 56 violations
Kenova Municipal Water
11,192 people
5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,350

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,165
10 years
$10,330
20 years
$20,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,350 (one-time) vs. $10,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Vienna (EPA ID: WV3305411) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 12,507 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (57/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 4 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

3 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 10 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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
February 13, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
November 14, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 29, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 16, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
September 29, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 14, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2022 Copper Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 16, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 7 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Copper Inorganic 1 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0046 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 2 (Moderate 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 Vienna (WV3305411) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vienna water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Vienna serve?

Vienna serves approximately 12,507 people across 4 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Vienna get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
174
Detections
3
Latest sample
4/21/2025
Highest analyte
PFBA: 7.5 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 7.5 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 3.6 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Vienna safe to drink?
Vienna has a C safety grade based on 14 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Vienna's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Copper. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Vienna serve?
Vienna serves approximately 12,507 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Vienna's water source?
Vienna draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Vienna's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0046 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Vienna's service area?
The Vienna service area has a median household income of $58,622. EPA EJScreen data classifies 54% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Vienna get its water?
Vienna'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Vienna (WV): 14 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3305411/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

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