Central Hampshire Public Service District Green Spring
EPA ID: WV3301412 · 1,046 people served · 6 ZIP codes
Central Hampshire Public Service District Green Spring shows 28 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 1,046 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 2 (2021) to 7 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Central Hampshire Public Service District Green Spring Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Central Hampshire Public Service District Green Spring serves a community with a median household income of $62,938 and an estimated 14,867 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% 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?
Central Hampshire Public Service District Green Spring'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Central Hampshire Public Service District Green Spring compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Cadmium at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 13 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Chromium at 1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.1 mg/L (total chromium; California Cr-6 MCL = 0.010 mg/L). Stomach & intestinal cancer (known carcinogen). Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Cadmium was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
CENTRAL HAMPSHIRE PSD GREEN SPRING (EPA ID: WV3301412) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,046 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (49/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| June 13, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| February 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 14, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 12, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 31, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 16, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 13 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 8 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 5 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Cadmium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Chromium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26722 | 0.0009 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 25431 — Levels
- 25437 — Points
- 26704 — Augusta
- 26722 — Green Spring
- 26757 — Romney
- 26763 — Springfield
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 Green Spring (WV3301412) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Central Hampshire Public Service District Green Spring water safe to drink?
Central Hampshire Public Service District Green Spring has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Central Hampshire Public Service District Green Spring serve?
Central Hampshire Public Service District Green Spring serves approximately 1,046 people across 6 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Central Hampshire Public Service District Green Spring 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:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Contact your utility
Central Hampshire Public Service District Green Spring (EPA ID: WV3301412) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.