Water System Report WV

Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3

EPA ID: WV3302207 · 2,226 people served · 8 ZIP codes

Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 2,226 residents year after year.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
2,226
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$101K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 7 (2023) to 26 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$57,375
Median Household Income
7,160
Service Area Population
85%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3 serves a community with a median household income of $57,375 and an estimated 7,160 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 85% 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

Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3'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
68th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
27th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lincoln 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 68th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 65% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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 $975
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $113
Total Estimated Cost $1,488

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

Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3 (EPA ID: WV3302207) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 2,226 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 7 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

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 - Route 3 (WV3302207) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3 serve?

Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3 serves approximately 2,226 people across 8 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3 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
117
Unknown Material
724
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,226
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

Is water from Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3 safe to drink?
Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3 has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3 serve?
Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3 serves approximately 2,226 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3's water source?
Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3's service area?
The Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3 service area has a median household income of $57,375. EPA EJScreen data classifies 85% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3 get its water?
Lincoln Public Service District - Route 3'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.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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