Gilmer County Public Service District - Federal Prison
EPA ID: WV3301108 · 1,884 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Gilmer County Public Service District - Federal Prison (WV3301108): 25 EPA violations in the last five years. 25 total violations across five years at Gilmer County Public Service District - Federal Prison - every finding closed, utility compliant today, 1,884 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Gilmer County Public Service District - Federal Prison Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Gilmer County Public Service District - Federal Prison serves a community with a median household income of $50,865 and an estimated 4,635 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?
Gilmer County Public Service District - Federal Prison'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Gilmer County Public Service District - Federal Prison compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
E. coli at 3 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.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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
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System Overview
Gilmer County Public Service District - Federal Prison (EPA ID: WV3301108) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,884 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 26351 in Glenville.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 25 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 14, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 14, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 16, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 16, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 16, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 14, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 14, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 16, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 12, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2021 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2021 | E. coli | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 10 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00012 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 26351 - Glenville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Gilmer County Public Service District - Federal Prison (WV3301108) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gilmer County Public Service District - Federal Prison water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Gilmer County Public Service District - Federal Prison; its 25 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Gilmer County Public Service District - Federal Prison serve?
Gilmer County Public Service District - Federal Prison serves approximately 1,884 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.
Where does Gilmer County Public Service District - Federal Prison get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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