Water System Report WV

Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington

EPA ID: WV3300110 · 615 people served · 1 ZIP code

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 615 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

615
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$137K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$48,740
Median Household Income
7,157
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington serves a community with a median household income of $48,740 and an estimated 7,157 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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?

Surface Water

Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Barbour County, West Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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

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

Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington (EPA ID: WV3300110) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 615 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 26416 in Philippi.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington (WV3300110) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington serve?

Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington serves approximately 615 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.

Where does Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
256
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 615
Reported to West Virginia

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington serve?
Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington serves approximately 615 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington's water source?
Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington's service area?
The Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington service area has a median household income of $48,740. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington get its water?
Central Barbour Public Service District - Belington'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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