Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury
EPA ID: WV3302460 · 1,648 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury (WV3302460): 8 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury | open status in EPA data: 8 violations | people served: about 1,648.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury have a median household income of $22,060 and about 1,070 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury (EPA ID: WV3302460) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,648 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 24868 in Northfork.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 15 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Nitrate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 15, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 13, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 13, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 13, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 13, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 13, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 13, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 13, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 13, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 27, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 27, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 27, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 27, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 27, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 27, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 9 | No |
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 9 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Nitrate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0012 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 24868 - Northfork
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records 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?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 8 current health-based noncompliance records for Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury. 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 Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury serve?
Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury serves approximately 1,648 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.
Where does Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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