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Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown

EPA ID: WV3301109 · 523 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Zero EPA violations over five years — Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 523.

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

C · 57
Avg Safety Score
523
People Served
5
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

Service Area Demographics

$54,710
Median Household Income
1,817
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
56th
Poverty Percentile
58th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown serves a community with a median household income of $54,710 and an estimated 1,817 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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

Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown'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
18th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Gilmer 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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $960
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,360

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 Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown (EPA ID: WV3301109) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 523 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 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

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 Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown (WV3301109) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown serve?

Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown serves approximately 523 people across 5 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
3
Unknown Material
227
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 523
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 Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown safe to drink?
Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown serve?
Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown serves approximately 523 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown's water source?
Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown's service area?
The Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown service area has a median household income of $54,710. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown get its water?
Gilmer County Public Service District - Normantown Stumptown'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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