Oceana Community of
EPA ID: WV3305516 · 3,796 people served · 9 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Oceana Community of (WV3305516): 9 unresolved EPA violations on record. Oceana Community of's current EPA file includes 9 unresolved violations - every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 3,796 residents across its service territory.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Oceana Community of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Oceana Community of serves a community with a median household income of $53,209 and an estimated 8,288 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Oceana Community of compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 21 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 20 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) 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
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
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 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 23, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2026 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| December 30, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 30, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| 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 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| September 29, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 12, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| June 30, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 29, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 29, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 2, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 2, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 21 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 20 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 2 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2036 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2040 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2042 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2046 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Benzene | Organic | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.000556 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 3 (Low Risk)
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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.
- 24818 - Brenton
- 24822 - Clear Fork
- 24823 - Coal Mountain
- 24827 - Cyclone
- 24849 - Jesse
- 24857 - Lynco
- 24860 - Matheny
- 24870 - Oceana
- 24882 - Simon
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Oceana Community of (WV): 19 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3305516/
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