Water System Report WV

Mason Company Public Service District-letart

EPA ID: WV3302713 · 3,303 people served · 1 ZIP code

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Mason Company Public Service District-letart sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 3,303 people.

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

3,303
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$203K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mason Company Public Service District-letart Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,938
Median Household Income
8,390
Service Area Population
88%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mason Company Public Service District-letart serves a community with a median household income of $80,938 and an estimated 8,390 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 88% 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?

Groundwater

Mason Company Public Service District-letart'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Preston 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Mason Company Public Service District-letart (EPA ID: WV3302713) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 3,303 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 26525 in Bruceton Mills.

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

  • 26525 — Bruceton Mills

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mason Company Public Service District-letart (WV3302713) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mason Company Public Service District-letart water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Mason Company Public Service District-letart has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Mason Company Public Service District-letart serve?

Mason Company Public Service District-letart serves approximately 3,303 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.

Where does Mason Company Public Service District-letart get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
1,650
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: 3,303
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?
Mason Company Public Service District-letart meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mason Company Public Service District-letart serve?
Mason Company Public Service District-letart serves approximately 3,303 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mason Company Public Service District-letart's water source?
Mason Company Public Service District-letart draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mason Company Public Service District-letart's service area?
The Mason Company Public Service District-letart service area has a median household income of $80,938. EPA EJScreen data classifies 88% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mason Company Public Service District-letart get its water?
Mason Company Public Service District-letart'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.
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