Preston County Public Service District 1
EPA ID: WV3303912 · 3,455 people served · 7 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Preston County Public Service District 1 (WV3303912): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Compliance tracking for Preston County Public Service District 1 show 1 pending violation logged in the EPA system - the supplier delivers water to approximately 3,455 residents while those findings remain open.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Preston County Public Service District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Preston County Public Service District 1 serves a community with a median household income of $54,919 and an estimated 16,715 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: 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?
Preston County Public Service District 1'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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Preston County Public Service District 1 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
PFOA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.
PFNA at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.
Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Chlorodibromomethane at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 2015 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
Preston County Public Service District 1 (EPA ID: WV3303912) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 3,455 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 60 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Chlorite | Health-based | Archived |
| June 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorite | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Radium-228 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | PFOA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | PFNA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Monochloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Dichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Bromodichloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Dibromochloromethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Bromoform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Chlorodibromomethane | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Trichloroacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Monobromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Dibromoacetic Acid | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | Yes |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 3 | No |
| Bromodichloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Radium-228 | Radionuclides | 2 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Contaminant 1036 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2036 | Other Violation | 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 evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0024 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.
- 26374 - Independence
- 26410 - Newburg
- 26444 - Tunnelton
- 26520 - Arthurdale
- 26537 - Kingwood
- 26542 - Masontown
- 26547 - Reedsville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Preston County Public Service District 1 (WV3303912) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Preston County Public Service District 1 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Preston County Public Service District 1 serve?
Preston County Public Service District 1 serves approximately 3,455 people across 7 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Preston County Public Service District 1 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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Preston County Public Service District 1: 62 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3303912/
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What You Can Do
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Preston County Public Service District 1 (EPA ID: WV3303912) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.