Water System Report WV

Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard

EPA ID: WV3301209 · 229 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five clean years on EPA record — Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard, 229 residents served.

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

229
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$169K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,611
Median Household Income
5,535
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard serves a community with a median household income of $54,611 and an estimated 5,535 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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

Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Grant 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

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,300

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

Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard (EPA ID: WV3301209) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 229 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 26847 in Petersburg.

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 Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard (WV3301209) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard serve?

Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard serves approximately 229 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.

Where does Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard 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
97
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 229
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?
Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard serve?
Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard serves approximately 229 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard's water source?
Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard's service area?
The Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard service area has a median household income of $54,611. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard get its water?
Grant County Public Service District Welton Orchard'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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