Water System Report WV

Gilmer County Public Service District - Route 5 West

EPA ID: WV3301110 · 95 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Gilmer County Public Service District - Route 5 West's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 95 residents year after year.

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

95
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Gilmer County Public Service District - Route 5 West Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$46,250
Median Household Income
716
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gilmer County Public Service District - Route 5 West serves a community with a median household income of $46,250 and an estimated 716 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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?

Surface Water

Gilmer County Public Service District - Route 5 West'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
20th
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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% 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 $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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 - Route 5 West (EPA ID: WV3301110) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 95 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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.

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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 - Route 5 West (WV3301110) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gilmer County Public Service District - Route 5 West water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Gilmer County Public Service District - Route 5 West 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 - Route 5 West serve?

Gilmer County Public Service District - Route 5 West serves approximately 95 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Gilmer County Public Service District - Route 5 West 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
57
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 95
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

Should I use a water filter?
Gilmer County Public Service District - Route 5 West 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 - Route 5 West serve?
Gilmer County Public Service District - Route 5 West serves approximately 95 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Gilmer County Public Service District - Route 5 West's water source?
Gilmer County Public Service District - Route 5 West 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 - Route 5 West's service area?
The Gilmer County Public Service District - Route 5 West service area has a median household income of $46,250. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Gilmer County Public Service District - Route 5 West get its water?
Gilmer County Public Service District - Route 5 West'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.
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