Water System Report WV

Ministers Run Water Assoc

EPA ID: WV3302514 · 339 people served · 1 ZIP code

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Ministers Run Water Assoc recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 339 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

339
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$180K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 3 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ministers Run Water Assoc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,566
Median Household Income
2,911
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ministers Run Water Assoc serves a community with a median household income of $67,566 and an estimated 2,911 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Ministers Run Water Assoc'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Monongalia 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. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in West Virginia

C 16 violations
B 8 violations
0 violations
Albright Town of
317 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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

Ministers Run Water Assoc (EPA ID: WV3302514) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 339 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 26588 in Rivesville.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Ministers Run Water Assoc (WV3302514) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ministers Run Water Assoc water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Ministers Run Water Assoc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Ministers Run Water Assoc serve?

Ministers Run Water Assoc serves approximately 339 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.

Where does Ministers Run Water Assoc get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
152
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 339
Reported to West Virginia

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Ministers Run Water Assoc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ministers Run Water Assoc serve?
Ministers Run Water Assoc serves approximately 339 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ministers Run Water Assoc's water source?
Ministers Run Water Assoc draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ministers Run Water Assoc's service area?
The Ministers Run Water Assoc service area has a median household income of $67,566. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ministers Run Water Assoc get its water?
Ministers Run Water Assoc'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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