Current Noncompliance WV

Four States Public Service District

EPA ID: WV3302506 ยท 406 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Four States Public Service District (WV3302506): 7 unresolved EPA violations on record. Right now, Four States Public Service District shows 7 EPA violations marked active and unresolved - the provider continues to supply approximately 406 residents while each finding awaits closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

406
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
18
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00058 mg/L
Max Lead Level
5
Contaminants Flagged
$83K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,875
Median Household Income
2,061
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Four States Public Service District serves a community with a median household income of $60,875 and an estimated 2,061 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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

Four States 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
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Four States Public Service District compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 5 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

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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 $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,150

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 Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,150 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Four States Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3302506) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 406 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

7 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 3 archived, 0 addressed, and 7 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
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 17, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 30, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
November 15, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
November 15, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
June 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
June 1, 2022 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
November 14, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2021 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 5 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00058 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Four States Public Service District (WV3302506) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Four States Public Service District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 7 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Four States Public Service District serve?

Four States Public Service District serves approximately 406 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Four States Public Service District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Four States Public Service District's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Lead and Copper Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. 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 Four States Public Service District serve?
Four States Public Service District serves approximately 406 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Four States Public Service District's water source?
Four States Public Service District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Four States Public Service District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00058 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Four States Public Service District's service area?
The Four States Public Service District service area has a median household income of $60,875. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Four States Public Service District get its water?
Four States 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Four States Public Service District (WV): 18 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3302506/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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