Gap Mills Public Service District
EPA ID: WV3303204 · 480 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Gap Mills Public Service District (WV3303204): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. 2 open EPA findings remain on record at Gap Mills Public Service District - the utility supplies approximately 480 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Gap Mills Public Service District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Gap Mills Public Service District serves a community with a median household income of $57,209 and an estimated 1,077 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?
Gap Mills Public Service District'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Gap Mills Public Service District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in West Virginia
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
Gap Mills Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3303204) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 480 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 24941 in Gap Mills.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | 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 | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | Yes |
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 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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.
- 24941 - Gap Mills
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Gap Mills Public Service District (WV3303204) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gap Mills Public Service District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Gap Mills Public Service District. 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 Gap Mills Public Service District serve?
Gap Mills Public Service District serves approximately 480 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.
Where does Gap Mills Public Service District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Gap Mills Public Service District (WV): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3303204/
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