Water System Report WV

Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg

EPA ID: WV3304152 · 383 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg — the supplier serving 383 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

383
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$186K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,845
Median Household Income
4,659
Service Area Population
82%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
35%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg serves a community with a median household income of $76,845 and an estimated 4,659 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 82% 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

Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in West Virginia

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg (EPA ID: WV3304152) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 383 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 25918 in Shady Spring.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg (WV3304152) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg serve?

Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg serves approximately 383 people across 1 ZIP code in West Virginia.

Where does Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg 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
2
Unknown Material
33
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 2024-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 383
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

Should I use a water filter?
Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg serve?
Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg serves approximately 383 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg's water source?
Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg's service area?
The Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg service area has a median household income of $76,845. EPA EJScreen data classifies 82% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg get its water?
Raleigh County Public Service District Pluto Bragg'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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