Pleasant Hill P S D Rt 16 District
EPA ID: WV3300703 · 1,868 people served · 8 ZIP codes
Per EPA records, Pleasant Hill P S D Rt 16 District: 36 unresolved violations, 1,868 people in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 14 (2023) to 23 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pleasant Hill P S D Rt 16 District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Pleasant Hill P S D Rt 16 District serves a community with a median household income of $41,622 and an estimated 4,401 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% 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?
Pleasant Hill P S D Rt 16 District'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Pleasant Hill P S D Rt 16 District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Cadmium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
E. coli at 19 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 15 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 14 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 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
Pleasant Hill P S D Rt 16 District (EPA ID: WV3300703) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,868 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (57/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 14, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 10, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 27, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. coli | Microbiological | 19 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 15 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 14 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 12 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 12 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Contaminant 1925 | Other Violation | 3 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 3 | Yes |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Chlorine residual | Disinfectant | 1 | Yes |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 5 ZIP codes 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.
- 26136 — Big Bend
- 26137 — Big Springs
- 26138 — Brohard
- 26141 — Creston
- 26147 — Grantsville
- 26148 — Macfarlan
- 26151 — Mount Zion
- 26152 — Munday
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pleasant Hill P S D Rt 16 District (WV3300703) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pleasant Hill P S D Rt 16 District water safe to drink?
Pleasant Hill P S D Rt 16 District has recorded 9 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Pleasant Hill P S D Rt 16 District serve?
Pleasant Hill P S D Rt 16 District serves approximately 1,868 people across 8 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Pleasant Hill P S D Rt 16 District 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:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Contact your utility
Pleasant Hill P S D Rt 16 District (EPA ID: WV3300703) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.