Current Noncompliance WV

Little Creek Public Service District

EPA ID: WV3302510 ยท 2,180 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Little Creek Public Service District (WV3302510): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for Little Creek Public Service District yields 4 open violations that have not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 2,180 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,180
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0133 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$288K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Little Creek Public Service District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$83,247
Median Household Income
39,356
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Little Creek Public Service District serves a community with a median household income of $83,247 and an estimated 39,356 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Little Creek 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
40th
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.

Infrastructure Risk

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Little Creek Public Service District compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 5 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

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Little Creek Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3302510) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 2,180 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 26508 in Morgantown.

Violation History

4 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: 1 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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
January 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based 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 5 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0133 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 Little Creek Public Service District (WV3302510) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Little Creek Public Service District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 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 Little Creek Public Service District serve?

Little Creek Public Service District serves approximately 2,180 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.

Where does Little Creek Public Service District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Little Creek Public Service District's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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 2 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 Little Creek Public Service District serve?
Little Creek Public Service District serves approximately 2,180 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Little Creek Public Service District's water source?
Little Creek Public Service District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Little Creek Public Service District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0133 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Little Creek Public Service District's service area?
The Little Creek Public Service District service area has a median household income of $83,247. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Little Creek Public Service District get its water?
Little Creek 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.). Little Creek Public Service District (WV): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3302510/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Little Creek Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3302510) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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