Water System Report WV

Meadow Bridge Town of

EPA ID: WV3301022 · 692 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, Meadow Bridge Town of has stayed completely violation-free for its 692 residents.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
692
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$132K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Meadow Bridge Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$57,879
Median Household Income
2,559
Service Area Population
95%
Disadvantaged Population
73th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Meadow Bridge Town of serves a community with a median household income of $57,879 and an estimated 2,559 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 95% 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?

Groundwater

Meadow Bridge Town of's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
83th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
53th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Fayette 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 83th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Farmington Town of
699 people
C 29 violations
D 8 violations
D 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Flood Insurance $400
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $900

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

Meadow Bridge Town of (EPA ID: WV3301022) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 692 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Meadow Bridge Town of (WV3301022) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meadow Bridge Town of water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Meadow Bridge Town of has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Meadow Bridge Town of serve?

Meadow Bridge Town of serves approximately 692 people across 3 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Meadow Bridge Town of get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
289
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 692
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 Meadow Bridge Town of safe to drink?
Meadow Bridge Town of 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?
Meadow Bridge Town of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Meadow Bridge Town of serve?
Meadow Bridge Town of serves approximately 692 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Meadow Bridge Town of's water source?
Meadow Bridge Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Meadow Bridge Town of's service area?
The Meadow Bridge Town of service area has a median household income of $57,879. EPA EJScreen data classifies 95% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Meadow Bridge Town of get its water?
Meadow Bridge Town of's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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