Historical Compliance Records WV

Fountain Public Service District

EPA ID: WV3302942 ยท 1,001 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fountain Public Service District (WV3302942): 73 EPA violations in the last five years. 73 total violations across five years at Fountain Public Service District - every finding closed, utility compliant today, 1,001 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,001
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
73
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0043 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
44
Contaminants Flagged
$192K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fountain Public Service District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,189
Median Household Income
16,788
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
63th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fountain Public Service District serves a community with a median household income of $68,189 and an estimated 16,788 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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

Fountain Public Service District'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
57th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
43th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Fountain Public Service District compares to EPA limits

PFOA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Chlorodibromomethane 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects

What This Means For You

PFOA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Chlorodibromomethane at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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1,013 people
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987 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $2,400 (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

Fountain Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3302942) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,001 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 73 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 73 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
August 12, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 6, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 15, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 16, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid 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 and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 5 No
Radium-228 Radionuclides 3 No
PFOA PFAS 2 No
PFNA PFAS 2 No
Contaminant 2383 Other Violation 2 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0043 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 1 (High 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 Fountain Public Service District (WV3302942) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fountain Public Service District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Fountain Public Service District; its 73 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Fountain Public Service District serve?

Fountain Public Service District serves approximately 1,001 people across 3 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Fountain Public Service District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Fountain Public Service District's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Contaminant 2015, Chlorodibromomethane. 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 Fountain Public Service District serve?
Fountain Public Service District serves approximately 1,001 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Fountain Public Service District's water source?
Fountain Public Service District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Fountain Public Service District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0043 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Fountain Public Service District's service area?
The Fountain Public Service District service area has a median household income of $68,189. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Fountain Public Service District get its water?
Fountain Public Service District'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

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Fountain Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3302942) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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