Water System Report WV

Mount Zion P S D

EPA ID: WV3300702 · 1,113 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Mount Zion P S D has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 1,113 residents.

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

D · 54
Avg Safety Score
1,113
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$100K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 14 (2023) to 17 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mount Zion P S D Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$49,125
Median Household Income
3,016
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mount Zion P S D serves a community with a median household income of $49,125 and an estimated 3,016 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% 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

Mount Zion P S D'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Calhoun County, West Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

Comparable Water Systems

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C 2 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,150

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

MOUNT ZION P S D (EPA ID: WV3300702) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,113 people from surface water sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: D (54/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mount Zion P S D (WV3300702) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Zion P S D water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Mount Zion P S D has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Mount Zion P S D serve?

Mount Zion P S D serves approximately 1,113 people across 4 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Mount Zion P S D 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
489
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,113
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

Is water from Mount Zion P S D safe to drink?
Mount Zion P S D has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Mount Zion P S D meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mount Zion P S D serve?
Mount Zion P S D serves approximately 1,113 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Mount Zion P S D's water source?
Mount Zion P S D draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mount Zion P S D's service area?
The Mount Zion P S D service area has a median household income of $49,125. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mount Zion P S D get its water?
Mount Zion P S D'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.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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