Marlinton Town of
EPA ID: WV3303803 ยท 1,930 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Marlinton Town of (WV3303803): 3 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Marlinton Town of, 3 violations are listed as unresolved as of its reporting date; the utility's service area includes approximately 1,930 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Marlinton Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Marlinton Town of have a median household income of $38,203 and about 3,843 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Marlinton Town of'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Marlinton Town of (EPA ID: WV3303803) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,930 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 35 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| May 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 16, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 16, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2022 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | CARBON, TOTAL | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | DICHLOROMETHANE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | o-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | p-Dichlorobenzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 4 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 3 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| CARBON, TOTAL | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| DICHLOROMETHANE | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| p-Dichlorobenzene | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Bromoform | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0009 mg/L | No | 2024-12-31 |
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
4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records for Marlinton Town of (WV3303803) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marlinton Town of water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Marlinton Town of serve?
Marlinton Town of serves approximately 1,930 people across 4 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Marlinton Town of get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Marlinton Town of (WV): 38 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3303803/
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