Water System Report WV

Hardy County Public Service District-south Fork

EPA ID: WV3301611 · 254 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, Hardy County Public Service District-south Fork has stayed completely violation-free for its 254 residents.

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

254
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$177K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$68,562
Median Household Income
7,138
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
40%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hardy County Public Service District-south Fork serves a community with a median household income of $68,562 and an estimated 7,138 residents across its service area. Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

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?

Surface Water

Hardy County Public Service District-south Fork'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
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. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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-south Fork (EPA ID: WV3301611) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 254 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 Hardy County Public Service District-south Fork (WV3301611) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hardy County Public Service District-south Fork water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Hardy County Public Service District-south Fork 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-south Fork serve?

Hardy County Public Service District-south Fork serves approximately 254 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Hardy County Public Service District-south Fork 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
111
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: 254
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-south Fork 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-south Fork serve?
Hardy County Public Service District-south Fork serves approximately 254 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Hardy County Public Service District-south Fork's water source?
Hardy County Public Service District-south Fork draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hardy County Public Service District-south Fork's service area?
The Hardy County Public Service District-south Fork service area has a median household income of $68,562. 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-south Fork get its water?
Hardy County Public Service District-south Fork'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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