Current Health-Based Noncompliance WV 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Tomlinson Public Service District-newell

EPA ID: WV3301516 ยท 4,963 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Tomlinson Public Service District-newell (WV3301516): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In the federal compliance data used here, Tomlinson Public Service District-newell has 2 violations listed as open; the utility serves approximately 4,963 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,963
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
2
Contaminants Flagged
$114K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Tomlinson Public Service District-newell Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$47,327
Median Household Income
6,908
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
38%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Tomlinson Public Service District-newell have a median household income of $47,327 and about 6,908 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 38% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Tomlinson Public Service District-newell's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Shinnston
4,959 people
C 60 violations
D 20 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $450

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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $450 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Tomlinson Public Service District-newell (EPA ID: WV3301516) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 4,963 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 1 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 31, 2026 Groundwater Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 14, 2025 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2024 Xylenes, Total Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 2 Yes
Xylenes, Total Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0011 mg/L No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Tomlinson Public Service District-newell (WV3301516) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tomlinson Public Service District-newell water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Tomlinson Public Service District-newell. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Tomlinson Public Service District-newell serve?

Tomlinson Public Service District-newell serves approximately 4,963 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Tomlinson Public Service District-newell get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Tomlinson Public Service District-newell serve? ▼
Tomlinson Public Service District-newell serves approximately 4,963 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Tomlinson Public Service District-newell's water source? ▼
Tomlinson Public Service District-newell draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Tomlinson Public Service District-newell's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0011 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Tomlinson Public Service District-newell? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Tomlinson Public Service District-newell have a median household income of $47,327 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 38% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Tomlinson Public Service District-newell get its water? ▼
Tomlinson Public Service District-newell's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Tomlinson Public Service District-newell: 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3301516/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Tomlinson Public Service District-newell (EPA ID: WV3301516) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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