Huttonsville Public Service District
EPA ID: WV3304211 · 4,758 people served · 16 ZIP codes
Huttonsville Public Service District carries 31 open EPA violations that remain unresolved in the federal system — approximately 4,758 people fall within its 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 10 (2021) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Huttonsville Public Service District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Huttonsville Public Service District serves a community with a median household income of $53,102 and an estimated 30,495 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 74% 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?
Huttonsville 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.
About 0% of homes in Upshur 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 61th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Huttonsville Public Service District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
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.
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.
Lead and Copper Rule at 29 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 16 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Atrazine 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
HUTTONSVILLE PSD (EPA ID: WV3304211) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 4,758 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 16 ZIP codes across 16 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (64/100)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 13, 2025 | Contaminant 0800 | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 14, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 14, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 28, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| August 13, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 14, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 3, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | E. coli | 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 | 29 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 16 | Yes |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 14 | Yes |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 10 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 9 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 8 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 8 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 6 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 5 | Yes |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 3 | Yes |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Chlorine residual | Disinfectant | 2 | Yes |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 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 →
Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26257 | 0.0038 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 26285 | 0.0038 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 26280 | 0.0018 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 26273 | 0.0011 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 26294 | 0.00065 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 26224 — Helvetia
- 26230 — Pickens
- 26241 — Elkins
- 26250 — Belington
- 26253 — Beverly
- 26257 — Coalton
- 26259 — Dailey
- 26267 — Ellamore
- 26268 — Glady
- 26273 — Huttonsville
- 26278 — Mabie
- 26280 — Mill Creek
- 26282 — Monterville
- 26285 — Norton
- 26293 — Valley Bend
- 26294 — Valley Head
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Huttonsville Public Service District (WV3304211) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Huttonsville Public Service District water safe to drink?
Huttonsville Public Service District has recorded 10 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 Huttonsville Public Service District serve?
Huttonsville Public Service District serves approximately 4,758 people across 16 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Huttonsville Public Service District 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 →
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
Test your water
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Contact your utility
Huttonsville Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3304211) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.