Water System Report WV

Fountain Public Service District Burlington

EPA ID: WV3302949 · 793 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Fountain Public Service District Burlington kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 793 people served.

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

793
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$181K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,189
Median Household Income
15,584
Service Area Population
45%
Disadvantaged Population
67th
Poverty Percentile
67th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fountain Public Service District Burlington serves a community with a median household income of $68,189 and an estimated 15,584 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 45% 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

Fountain Public Service District Burlington'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
33th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Grant 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in West Virginia

D 53 violations
C 32 violations
Pax Water Company
762 people
B 6 violations
0 violations
Union Town of
758 people
D 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $800
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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

Fountain Public Service District Burlington (EPA ID: WV3302949) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 793 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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 Fountain Public Service District Burlington (WV3302949) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fountain Public Service District Burlington water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Fountain Public Service District Burlington serve?

Fountain Public Service District Burlington serves approximately 793 people across 3 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Fountain Public Service District Burlington 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
421
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: 793
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?
Fountain Public Service District Burlington meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Fountain Public Service District Burlington serve?
Fountain Public Service District Burlington serves approximately 793 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Fountain Public Service District Burlington's water source?
Fountain Public Service District Burlington draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Fountain Public Service District Burlington's service area?
The Fountain Public Service District Burlington service area has a median household income of $68,189. EPA EJScreen data classifies 45% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Fountain Public Service District Burlington get its water?
Fountain Public Service District Burlington'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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