Health Violations Found WV 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Nettie Leivasy Public Service District

EPA ID: WV3303403 · 3,630 people served · 7 ZIP codes

Current EPA status: Nettie Leivasy Public Service District, 20 open violations, 3,630 people served.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
3,630
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
28
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0029 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
11
Contaminants Flagged
$88K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 7 (2021) to 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Nettie Leivasy Public Service District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$32,143
Median Household Income
16,313
Service Area Population
88%
Disadvantaged Population
79th
Poverty Percentile
79th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Nettie Leivasy Public Service District serves a community with a median household income of $32,143 and an estimated 16,313 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 88% 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

Nettie Leivasy Public Service District'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
51th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Greenbrier County, West Virginia rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Nettie Leivasy Public Service District compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 7 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns
Lead 1 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 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 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,386
Lead Pipe Replacement $694
Radon Mitigation $514
Water Filtration $214
Total Estimated Cost $2,809

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,809 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

NETTIE LEIVASY PSD (EPA ID: WV3303403) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 3,630 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

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

Violation History

3 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 20 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
September 1, 2025 E. coli Monitoring Unresolved
September 1, 2025 Fecal Coliform Monitoring Unresolved
June 30, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved
April 27, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved
February 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 11, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 1925 Monitoring Unresolved
December 30, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved
December 30, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 20, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 1925 Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Contaminant 1925 Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Unresolved
August 12, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved

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 8 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 7 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Contaminant 1925 Other Violation 3 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 3 No
Nitrate Inorganic 1 No
Lead Inorganic 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0800 Other Violation 1 Yes
E. coli Microbiological 1 No
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 1 No

Health Risk Details

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 →

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
26681 0.0029 mg/L No N/A
26202 0.000512 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Nettie Leivasy Public Service District (WV3303403) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nettie Leivasy Public Service District water safe to drink?

Nettie Leivasy Public Service District 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 Nettie Leivasy Public Service District serve?

Nettie Leivasy Public Service District serves approximately 3,630 people across 7 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Nettie Leivasy Public Service District 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
0
Unknown Material
1,349
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,630
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 Nettie Leivasy Public Service District safe to drink?
Nettie Leivasy Public Service District earns a B safety grade with 28 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Nettie Leivasy Public Service District's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Lead, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Nettie Leivasy Public Service District serve?
Nettie Leivasy Public Service District serves approximately 3,630 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Nettie Leivasy Public Service District's water source?
Nettie Leivasy Public Service District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Nettie Leivasy Public Service District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0029 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Nettie Leivasy Public Service District's service area?
The Nettie Leivasy Public Service District service area has a median household income of $32,143. EPA EJScreen data classifies 88% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Nettie Leivasy Public Service District get its water?
Nettie Leivasy Public Service District'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Nettie Leivasy Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3303403) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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