Current Health-Based Noncompliance WV 13 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Lincoln Public Service District

EPA ID: WV3302205 ยท 4,039 people served ยท 9 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lincoln Public Service District (WV3302205): 9 unresolved EPA violations on record. Five-year compliance data for Lincoln Public Service District includes 9 violations the EPA has not yet marked resolved - those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 4,039 residents across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,039
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
60
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0008 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
11
Contaminants Flagged
$109K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lincoln Public Service District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,700
Median Household Income
14,739
Service Area Population
79%
Disadvantaged Population
78th
Poverty Percentile
78th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lincoln Public Service District serves a community with a median household income of $53,700 and an estimated 14,739 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 79% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Lincoln Public Service District'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
31th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lincoln Public Service District compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Chlorite 5 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 19 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Fecal Coliform at 18 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorite at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 1 mg/L. Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children. Consider ferrous sulfate reduction filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,133
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $133
Total Estimated Cost $1,667

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $5,425

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,215
10 years
$20,430
20 years
$40,860

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,667 (one-time) vs. $20,430 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

Lincoln Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3302205) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 4,039 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 9 communities.

Violation History

3 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 37 resolved, 14 archived, 0 addressed, and 9 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 25, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 25, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 10, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
March 1, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
March 1, 2026 Fecal Coliform Health-based Archived
February 1, 2026 Fecal Coliform Health-based Archived
February 1, 2026 Fecal Coliform Health-based Archived
February 1, 2026 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Archived
February 1, 2026 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
February 1, 2026 E. coli Non-health-based Archived
January 14, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Fecal Coliform Health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Fecal Coliform Health-based Archived
December 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Health-based Archived
December 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Health-based Archived
November 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 19 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 18 Yes
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 5 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 No
E. coli Microbiological 3 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 3 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Contaminant 0800 Other Violation 2 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0008 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.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Lincoln Public Service District (WV3302205) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln Public Service District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current health-based noncompliance records for Lincoln Public Service District. 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 Lincoln Public Service District serve?

Lincoln Public Service District serves approximately 4,039 people across 9 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Lincoln Public Service District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Lincoln Public Service District's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead and Copper Rule, Fecal Coliform, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Lincoln Public Service District serve?
Lincoln Public Service District serves approximately 4,039 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Lincoln Public Service District's water source?
Lincoln Public Service District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lincoln Public Service District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0008 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lincoln Public Service District's service area?
The Lincoln Public Service District service area has a median household income of $53,700. EPA EJScreen data classifies 79% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lincoln Public Service District get its water?
Lincoln Public Service District'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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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

Lincoln Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3302205) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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