Water System Report WV

Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28

EPA ID: WV3301406 · 388 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28, 388 residents served.

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

388
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$208K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2024) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,683
Median Household Income
12,423
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28 serves a community with a median household income of $63,683 and an estimated 12,423 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% 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

Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Hampshire County, West Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28 (EPA ID: WV3301406) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 388 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 Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28 (WV3301406) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28 serve?

Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28 serves approximately 388 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28 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
160
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 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 388
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?
Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28 serve?
Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28 serves approximately 388 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28's water source?
Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28's service area?
The Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28 service area has a median household income of $63,683. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28 get its water?
Central Hampshire Public Service District - Rt 28'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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