Gilmer County Public Service District - Federal Prison
EPA ID: WV3301108 · 1,884 people served · 7 ZIP codes
Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 42 violations at Gilmer County Public Service District - Federal Prison remain without resolution — the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 1,884 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Gilmer County Public Service District - Federal Prison Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
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 6,644 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 71% 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.
About 1% of homes in Lewis 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 Gilmer County Public Service District - Federal Prison compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 9 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 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 22 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Chromium at 1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L). Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen). Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
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
GILMER COUNTY PSD - 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 provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (58/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 14, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 16, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 14, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Lead | Monitoring | Unresolved |
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 | 22 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 6 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 5 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1052 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
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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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 6 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.
- 26321 — Alum Bridge
- 26342 — Coxs Mills
- 26351 — Glenville
- 26384 — Linn
- 26430 — Sand Fork
- 26443 — Troy
- 26615 — Copen
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?
Gilmer County Public Service District - Federal Prison has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
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 7 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Gilmer County Public Service District - Federal Prison 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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