Current Health-Based Noncompliance WV 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Tomlinson Public Service District-newell

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Tomlinson Public Service District-newell (WV3301516): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Tomlinson Public Service District-newell, 2 violations are listed as unresolved - those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 4,963 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,963
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$114K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$47,327
Median Household Income
6,908
Service Area Population
38%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Tomlinson Public Service District-newell serves a community with a median household income of $47,327 and an estimated 6,908 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 38% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Tomlinson Public Service District-newell's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Tomlinson Public Service District-newell compares to EPA limits

Monochloroacetic Acid 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L

What This Means For You

Monochloroacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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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 $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,550

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,550 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended 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 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 14, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2024 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 2 Yes
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 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 N/A

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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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 the full compliance record 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

What contaminants are in Tomlinson Public Service District-newell's water?
Detected contaminants include Monochloroacetic Acid, Contaminant 0700. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
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 maximum detected lead level is 0.0011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Tomlinson Public Service District-newell's service area?
The Tomlinson Public Service District-newell service area has a median household income of $47,327. EPA EJScreen data classifies 38% of the population as disadvantaged, 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 pumped from underground aquifers. 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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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

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2

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3

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