Water System Report WV

Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy

EPA ID: WV3303001 · 223 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 223 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

C · 65
Avg Safety Score
223
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$23,321
Median Household Income
577
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy serves a community with a median household income of $23,321 and an estimated 577 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy'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
90th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Mingo 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 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,350

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

MINGO COUNTY PSD - CHATTAROY (EPA ID: WV3303001) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 223 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (65/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy (WV3303001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy serve?

Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy serves approximately 223 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
277
Unknown Material
93
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 2015-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 223
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

Is water from Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy safe to drink?
Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy serve?
Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy serves approximately 223 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy's water source?
Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy's service area?
The Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy service area has a median household income of $23,321. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy get its water?
Mingo County Public Service District - Chattaroy'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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3

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