Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck
EPA ID: WV3303029 ยท 2,159 people served ยท 13 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck (WV3303029): 25 unresolved EPA violations on record. Based on the latest federal compliance data, Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck has 25 violations that the EPA has not yet closed - those outstanding findings are part of the enforcement record for a utility that delivers water to approximately 2,159 people throughout its service territory.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck serves a community with a median household income of $36,125 and an estimated 19,479 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: 98% 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.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 88th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 6 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 77 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Fecal Coliform at 26 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
E. coli at 25 Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action) exceeds the EPA maximum of Zero tolerance (any positive sample triggers immediate action). Severe GI illness; potentially fatal kidney failure in children. Consider UV disinfection (99.99%) filtration.
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
Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck (EPA ID: WV3303029) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 2,159 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 13 ZIP codes across 13 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 114 resolved, 27 archived, 3 addressed, and 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2026 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 12, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 10, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2026 | Contaminant 2105 | Non-health-based | Archived |
| November 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 12, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 12, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| September 29, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 29, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 12, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 12, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| February 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
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 | 77 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 26 | Yes |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 25 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | Yes |
| Contaminant 2105 | Other Violation | 5 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 5 | Yes |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 2 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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 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.
- 25661 - Williamson
- 25666 - Breeden
- 25667 - Chattaroy
- 25670 - Delbarton
- 25671 - Dingess
- 25674 - Kermit
- 25676 - Lenore
- 25678 - Matewan
- 25685 - Naugatuck
- 25688 - North Matewan
- 25690 - Ragland
- 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 Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck (WV3303029) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck serve?
Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck serves approximately 2,159 people across 13 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ per-system federal sampling, 2023โ2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck, WV. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3303029/
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What You Can Do
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Mingo County Public Service District - Naugatuck (EPA ID: WV3303029) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.