Water System Report WV

Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run

EPA ID: WV3301609 · 245 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run has stayed completely violation-free for its 245 residents.

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

245
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$198K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 6 (2024) to 9 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,615
Median Household Income
2,579
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run serves a community with a median household income of $69,615 and an estimated 2,579 residents across its service area.

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?

Groundwater

Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Hardy 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 52% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in West Virginia

C 37 violations
0 violations
0 violations
Rhodell Water Works
238 people
C 7 violations

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 $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run (EPA ID: WV3301609) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 245 people from groundwater 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 Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run (WV3301609) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run serve?

Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run serves approximately 245 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
115
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: 245
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?
Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run serve?
Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run serves approximately 245 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run's water source?
Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run's service area?
The Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run service area has a median household income of $69,615. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run get its water?
Hardy County Public Service District-trout Run'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.
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