Current Noncompliance WV

Mason Water Department

EPA ID: WV3302708 ยท 1,679 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mason Water Department (WV3302708): 7 unresolved EPA violations on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 7 active violations for Mason Water Department - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 1,679 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,679
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
25
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0053 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
7
Contaminants Flagged
$138K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mason Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$51,715
Median Household Income
2,598
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mason Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $51,715 and an estimated 2,598 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mason Water Department'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
90th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mason Water Department compares to EPA limits

Lead 7 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Lead at 7 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 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 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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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
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.

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 $1,900 (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

Mason Water Department (EPA ID: WV3302708) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,679 people from groundwater 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: 16 resolved, 2 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
November 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Archived
August 14, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Lead Non-health-based Archived
March 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
August 13, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Lead Non-health-based Resolved
March 16, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 29, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 15, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Lead Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead Inorganic 7 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 4 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0053 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Mason Water Department (WV3302708) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mason Water Department 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 Mason Water Department serve?

Mason Water Department serves approximately 1,679 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Mason Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Mason Water Department's water?
Detected contaminants include Lead, Lead and Copper Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Stage 1 DBP 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 Mason Water Department serve?
Mason Water Department serves approximately 1,679 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Mason Water Department's water source?
Mason Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mason Water Department's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0053 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mason Water Department's service area?
The Mason Water Department service area has a median household income of $51,715. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mason Water Department get its water?
Mason Water Department'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mason Water Department (WV): 25 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3302708/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Mason Water Department (EPA ID: WV3302708) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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