Water System Report WV

Taylor County Public Service District

EPA ID: WV3304605 · 1,322 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Taylor County Public Service District has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 1,322 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

1,322
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$158K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Taylor County Public Service District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,157
Median Household Income
11,465
Service Area Population
82%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Taylor County Public Service District serves a community with a median household income of $59,157 and an estimated 11,465 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

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

Taylor County 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
65th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
35th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Taylor 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 65th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 80% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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C 55 violations
D 9 violations
B 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,750

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

Taylor County Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3304605) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,322 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

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 Taylor County Public Service District (WV3304605) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taylor County Public Service District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Taylor County Public Service District serve?

Taylor County Public Service District serves approximately 1,322 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Taylor County 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
603
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,322
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?
Taylor County Public Service District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Taylor County Public Service District serve?
Taylor County Public Service District serves approximately 1,322 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Taylor County Public Service District's water source?
Taylor County Public Service District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Taylor County Public Service District's service area?
The Taylor County Public Service District service area has a median household income of $59,157. EPA EJScreen data classifies 82% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Taylor County Public Service District get its water?
Taylor County 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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