Current Noncompliance WV

Mason Water Department

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mason Water Department (WV3302708): 7 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. EPA record snapshot: Mason Water Department, 7 open violations, 1,679 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,679
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
25
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0053 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
7
Contaminants Flagged
$138K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$51,715
Median Household Income
2,598
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Mason Water Department have a median household income of $51,715 and about 2,598 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in West Virginia

32 violations
60 violations
City of Gary
1,633 people
141 violations
Salem Water Board
1,630 people
D 25 violations

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Archived
August 14, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 15, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2025 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Nitrate Non-health-based Archived
March 1, 2025 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved
August 13, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved
March 16, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 29, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 15, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Nitrate Monitoring & Reporting 7 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 6 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 4 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Groundwater Rule 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 2025-12-31

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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 25 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
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 most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0053 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Mason Water Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Mason Water Department have a median household income of $51,715 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mason Water Department get its water? ▼
Mason Water Department's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

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

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

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

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