Current Health-Based Noncompliance WV 19 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Oceana Community of

EPA ID: WV3305516 ยท 3,796 people served ยท 9 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Oceana Community of (WV3305516): 9 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Open violations at Oceana Community of number 9 in the EPA compliance data, for a system that serves about 3,796 people. An open status describes how each violation is logged in the federal record; it is not a measurement of what comes out of any individual tap.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,796
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
69
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0006 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
27
Contaminants Flagged
$81K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Oceana Community of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$53,209
Median Household Income
8,288
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Oceana Community of have a median household income of $53,209 and about 8,288 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Oceana Community of's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 65% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in West Virginia

D 10 violations
C 0 violations
48 violations
24 violations
12 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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 $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $4,065

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,535
10 years
$19,070
20 years
$38,140

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $19,070 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

Oceana Community of (EPA ID: WV3305516) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 3,796 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 9 communities.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 26 resolved, 34 archived, 0 addressed, and 9 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 23, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 23, 2026 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
December 30, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 30, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 16, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 16, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
September 29, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 12, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
June 30, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
June 29, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
June 29, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
May 2, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
May 2, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2025 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting 21 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 20 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Other Violation 2 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
BHC-GAMMA Other Violation 1 No
Methoxychlor Other Violation 1 No
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate Other Violation 1 No
OXAMYL Other Violation 1 No
Simazine Other Violation 1 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No
Picloram Other Violation 1 No
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Other Violation 1 No
Carbofuran Other Violation 1 No
Benzene Organic 1 No

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0006 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

9 of 9 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

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 Oceana Community of (WV3305516) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oceana Community of water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Oceana Community of. 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 Oceana Community of serve?

Oceana Community of serves approximately 3,796 people across 9 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Oceana Community of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 69 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 Oceana Community of serve? ▼
Oceana Community of serves approximately 3,796 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Oceana Community of's water source? ▼
Oceana Community of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Oceana Community of's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0006 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 Oceana Community of? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Oceana Community of have a median household income of $53,209 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 100% 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 Oceana Community of get its water? ▼
Oceana Community of's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Oceana Community of (WV): 19 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3305516/
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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

Oceana Community of (EPA ID: WV3305516) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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