Greater Harrison Public Service District Valley of Good Hope
EPA ID: WV3301727 · 2,744 people served · 7 ZIP codes
Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Greater Harrison Public Service District Valley of Good Hope sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 2,744 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 7 (2021) to 9 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Greater Harrison Public Service District Valley of Good Hope Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Greater Harrison Public Service District Valley of Good Hope serves a community with a median household income of $69,000 and an estimated 61,834 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 45% 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?
Greater Harrison Public Service District Valley of Good Hope'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 1% of homes in Harrison 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 76th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 64th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in West Virginia
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
Greater Harrison Public Service District Valley of Good Hope (EPA ID: WV3301727) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 2,744 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (50/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 6 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 26301 — Clarksburg
- 26330 — Bridgeport
- 26378 — Jane Lew
- 26385 — Lost Creek
- 26408 — Mount Clare
- 26426 — Salem
- 26451 — West Milford
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Greater Harrison Public Service District Valley of Good Hope (WV3301727) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greater Harrison Public Service District Valley of Good Hope water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Greater Harrison Public Service District Valley of Good Hope has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Greater Harrison Public Service District Valley of Good Hope serve?
Greater Harrison Public Service District Valley of Good Hope serves approximately 2,744 people across 7 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Greater Harrison Public Service District Valley of Good Hope 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.
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