Matewan Water Works
EPA ID: WV3303005 · 2,205 people served · 9 ZIP codes
Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Matewan Water Works shows 16 active EPA violations in the federal database for a service population of approximately 2,205.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 6 (2023) to 49 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Matewan Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Matewan Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $32,740 and an estimated 14,957 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% 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?
Matewan Water Works'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Matewan Water Works compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0800 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Matewan Water Works (EPA ID: WV3303005) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 2,205 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 9 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (71/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2025 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 16, 2025 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 14, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 12, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 14, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 13, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2023 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
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 | 6 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 2 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this 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
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.
- 25621 — Gilbert
- 25651 — Wharncliffe
- 25661 — Williamson
- 25670 — Delbarton
- 25672 — Edgarton
- 25678 — Matewan
- 25688 — North Matewan
- 25692 — Red Jacket
- 25696 — Varney
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Matewan Water Works (WV3303005) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Matewan Water Works water safe to drink?
Matewan Water Works has recorded 2 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Matewan Water Works serve?
Matewan Water Works serves approximately 2,205 people across 9 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Matewan Water Works 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:
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.
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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What You Can Do
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