Water System Report WV

Tyler County Public Service District

EPA ID: WV3304801 · 3,195 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Tyler County Public Service District — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 3,195 residents.

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

3,195
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$123K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 5 (2021) to 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,747
Median Household Income
16,845
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
56th
Energy Burden Percentile
77%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Tyler County Public Service District serves a community with a median household income of $54,747 and an estimated 16,845 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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?

Groundwater

Tyler County Public Service District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
84th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
46th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Pleasants 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 84th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 86% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in West Virginia

C 9 violations
C 3 violations
C 2 violations
C 1 violation
Follansbee Municipal
3,145 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,320
Radon Mitigation $560
Water Filtration $480
PFAS Treatment $120
Total Estimated Cost $2,480

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,480 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Tyler County Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3304801) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 3,195 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Tyler County Public Service District (WV3304801) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tyler County Public Service District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Tyler County Public Service District serve?

Tyler County Public Service District serves approximately 3,195 people across 5 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Tyler County Public Service District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
1,083
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 2024-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,195
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.

Learn about lead in drinking water →

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Tyler 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 Tyler County Public Service District serve?
Tyler County Public Service District serves approximately 3,195 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Tyler County Public Service District's water source?
Tyler County Public Service District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Tyler County Public Service District's service area?
The Tyler County Public Service District service area has a median household income of $54,747. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Tyler County Public Service District get its water?
Tyler County Public Service District's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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