Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury
EPA ID: WV3302460 · 1,648 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury (WV3302460): 8 unresolved EPA violations on record. Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury shows 8 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 1,648 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mcdowell County Public Service District Maybeury serves a community with a median household income of $22,060 and an estimated 1,070 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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.
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.
Lead and Copper Rule at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule 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.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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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 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 15, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 13, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 13, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 13, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 13, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 13, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 13, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 13, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 13, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 27, 2021 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 27, 2021 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 27, 2021 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 27, 2021 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 27, 2021 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 27, 2021 | Contaminant 0700 | 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 | 9 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 9 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| 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 evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0012 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.
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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 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?
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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