Water System Report WV

Hutchinson Community Water Assoc

EPA ID: WV3302531 · 353 people served · 3 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Hutchinson Community Water Assoc shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 353 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

353
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$139K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hutchinson Community Water Assoc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,271
Median Household Income
49,624
Service Area Population
45%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
47th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hutchinson Community Water Assoc serves a community with a median household income of $69,271 and an estimated 49,624 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 45% 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?

Surface Water

Hutchinson Community 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
77th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Harrison 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.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 77th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 84% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in West Virginia

C 16 violations
0 violations
B 8 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

Hutchinson Community Water Assoc (EPA ID: WV3302531) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 353 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hutchinson Community Water Assoc (WV3302531) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hutchinson Community Water Assoc water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Hutchinson Community Water Assoc serve?

Hutchinson Community Water Assoc serves approximately 353 people across 3 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Hutchinson Community 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
33
Unknown Material
115
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 353
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?
Hutchinson Community 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 Hutchinson Community Water Assoc serve?
Hutchinson Community Water Assoc serves approximately 353 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Hutchinson Community Water Assoc's water source?
Hutchinson Community 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 Hutchinson Community Water Assoc's service area?
The Hutchinson Community Water Assoc service area has a median household income of $69,271. EPA EJScreen data classifies 45% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hutchinson Community Water Assoc get its water?
Hutchinson Community 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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