Williamson Utility Board
EPA ID: WV3303009 · 2,660 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Current EPA status: Williamson Utility Board, 20 open violations, 2,660 people served.
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 1 (2022) to 14 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Williamson Utility Board Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Williamson Utility Board serves a community with a median household income of $26,338 and an estimated 5,062 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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?
Williamson Utility Board'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 Williamson Utility Board 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.
Fecal Coliform at 4 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 3 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
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
Williamson Utility Board (EPA ID: WV3303009) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 2,660 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (72/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 20, 2025 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| March 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| 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 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 14, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 2, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | E. coli | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 14, 2024 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| December 15, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment 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 |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 4 | Yes |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 2 | Yes |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Williamson Utility Board (WV3303009) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Williamson Utility Board water safe to drink?
Williamson Utility Board has recorded 3 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 Williamson Utility Board serve?
Williamson Utility Board serves approximately 2,660 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Williamson Utility Board 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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