Leadsville Public Service District
EPA ID: WV3304215 · 1,536 people served · 5 ZIP codes
Federal compliance records for Leadsville Public Service District list 22 open violations that have not yet been resolved — the utility serves approximately 1,536 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.
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 9 (2021) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Leadsville Public Service District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Leadsville Public Service District serves a community with a median household income of $60,800 and an estimated 17,288 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 70% 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?
Leadsville 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 Randolph 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 66th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Leadsville Public Service District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
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 16 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 13 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Revised Total Coliform Rule at 9 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Fecal Coliform at 7 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
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
Leadsville Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3304215) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,536 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (62/100)
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 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Chlorite | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| May 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| February 16, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 12, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Contaminant 1045 | 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 | 16 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 13 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 9 | No |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 7 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | No |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 1045 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26270 | 0.00094 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.
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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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Leadsville Public Service District (WV3304215) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Leadsville Public Service District water safe to drink?
Leadsville Public Service District has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.
How many people does Leadsville Public Service District serve?
Leadsville Public Service District serves approximately 1,536 people across 5 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Leadsville Public Service District 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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