Mountain Top Public Service District
EPA ID: WV3301205 · 2,072 people served · 5 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mountain Top Public Service District (WV3301205): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Mountain Top Public Service District has 2 EPA violations listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 2,072 people fall within its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mountain Top Public Service District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Mountain Top Public Service District have a median household income of $65,833 and about 19,483 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 39% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Mountain Top Public Service District'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
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Mountain Top Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3301205) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 2,072 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 35 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2026 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2026 | CARBON, TOTAL | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | CARBON, TOTAL | Health-based | Archived |
| August 11, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Simazine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Benzo(a)pyrene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Heptachlor epoxide | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Methoxychlor | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Heptachlor | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | BHC-GAMMA | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | LASSO | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 3 | No |
| CARBON, TOTAL | Treatment Technique | 2 | Yes |
| Fluoride | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| BHC-GAMMA | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Methoxychlor | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Simazine | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| LASSO | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Heptachlor | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Heptachlor epoxide | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| PFOA | PFAS | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): ferrous sulfate reduction (treatment plants), activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Increased risk of cancer
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 mg/L | No | 2026-12-31 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
Radon Risk in Service Area
5 of 5 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Mountain Top Public Service District (WV3301205) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mountain Top Public Service District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Mountain Top Public Service District serve?
Mountain Top Public Service District serves approximately 2,072 people across 5 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Mountain Top Public Service District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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