Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury
EPA ID: WV3302460 · 1,648 people served · 11 ZIP codes
Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury shows 6 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 1,648 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 13 (2021) to 5 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury serves a community with a median household income of $31,591 and an estimated 7,737 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 98% 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?
Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury'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.
About 1% of homes in Mercer 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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
MCDOWELL COUNTY PSD MAYBEURY (EPA ID: WV3302460) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,648 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 11 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (74/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 2 | Yes |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24861 | 0.0012 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 10 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.
- 24715 — Bramwell
- 24724 — Freeman
- 24751 — Wolfe
- 24801 — Welch
- 24808 — Anawalt
- 24831 — Elkhorn
- 24848 — Jenkinjones
- 24855 — Kyle
- 24861 — Maybeury
- 24868 — Northfork
- 24887 — Switchback
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury (WV3302460) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury water safe to drink?
Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury serve?
Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury serves approximately 1,648 people across 11 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury (EPA ID: WV3302460) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.