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
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Oceana Community of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
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.
๐ 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
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in West Virginia
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 | 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.
- 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 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
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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What You Can Do
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