Water System Report WV

Raleigh County Public Service District Egeria

EPA ID: WV3302857 · 200 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Raleigh County Public Service District Egeria 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 200 people.

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

200
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$238K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2023) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Raleigh County Public Service District Egeria Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,520
Median Household Income
1,050
Service Area Population
94%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Raleigh County Public Service District Egeria serves a community with a median household income of $76,520 and an estimated 1,050 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 94% 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

Raleigh County Public Service District Egeria'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
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Mercer 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

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 56% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,300

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

RALEIGH COUNTY PSD EGERIA (EPA ID: WV3302857) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 200 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Raleigh County Public Service District Egeria (WV3302857) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raleigh County Public Service District Egeria water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Raleigh County Public Service District Egeria has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Raleigh County Public Service District Egeria serve?

Raleigh County Public Service District Egeria serves approximately 200 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Raleigh County Public Service District Egeria 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:

1
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
1
Unknown Material
25
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 200
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?
Raleigh County Public Service District Egeria meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Raleigh County Public Service District Egeria serve?
Raleigh County Public Service District Egeria serves approximately 200 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Raleigh County Public Service District Egeria's water source?
Raleigh County Public Service District Egeria draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Raleigh County Public Service District Egeria's service area?
The Raleigh County Public Service District Egeria service area has a median household income of $76,520. EPA EJScreen data classifies 94% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Raleigh County Public Service District Egeria get its water?
Raleigh County Public Service District Egeria'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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