Marlinton Town of
EPA ID: WV3303803 · 1,930 people served · 5 ZIP codes
Per EPA records, Marlinton Town of: 25 unresolved violations, 1,930 people in service area.
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 6 (2022) to 3 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Marlinton Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade D
Service Area Demographics
The Marlinton Town of serves a community with a median household income of $39,258 and an estimated 4,525 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% 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?
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.
About 6% of homes in Pocahontas 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
Detected Contaminants
How Marlinton Town of compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
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 1 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 15 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2959 at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis 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
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 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: D (52/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 16, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2025 | E. coli | Monitoring | Resolved |
| May 1, 2025 | Fecal Coliform | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Nitrate | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 29, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 28, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Unresolved |
| March 31, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Benzene | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1919 | 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 | 15 | No |
| Contaminant 2959 | Other Violation | 7 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 7 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 6 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 5 | No |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 5 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | Yes |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Nitrate | Inorganic | 2 | No |
| Barium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1919 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Benzene | Organic | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Chlorite (EPA limit: 1 mg/L)
Anemia and nervous system effects in infants and children At-risk groups: infants, developing fetuses, people with G6PD deficiency.
Removal methods: ferrous sulfate reduction, activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
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 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Marlinton Town of (WV3303803) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marlinton Town of water safe to drink?
Marlinton Town of has recorded 4 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 Marlinton Town of serve?
Marlinton Town of serves approximately 1,930 people across 5 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Marlinton Town of 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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Marlinton Town of (EPA ID: WV3303803) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.