Historical Compliance Records WV 6 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Middlebourne Water Works

EPA ID: WV3304802 ยท 1,267 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Middlebourne Water Works (WV3304802): 6 health-based violations recorded since 2021. 69 violations on file at Middlebourne Water Works, none open; 1,267 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,267
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
69
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0005 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
39
Contaminants Flagged
$124K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Middlebourne Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$59,036
Median Household Income
6,607
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
45%
Disadvantaged Population
67th
Poverty Percentile
53th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Middlebourne Water Works have a median household income of $59,036 and about 6,607 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 45% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Middlebourne Water Works'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
87th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
43th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 87th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating decay (model estimate)
Decay Status
Installed 78% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in West Virginia

Rivesville Town of
1,267 people
5 violations
19 violations
Clay Water Department
1,232 people
81 violations
15 violations
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $6,180

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,590
10 years
$21,180
20 years
$42,360

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $21,180 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Middlebourne Water Works (EPA ID: WV3304802) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 1,267 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 69 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 47 resolved, 22 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
January 1, 2026 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 CARBON, TOTAL Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Xylenes, Total Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 DICHLOROMETHANE Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 o-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 p-Dichlorobenzene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Vinyl chloride Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 1,1-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 1,2-Dichloroethane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 1,1,1-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Carbon tetrachloride Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 1,2-Dichloropropane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Trichloroethylene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Tetrachloroethylene Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 CHLOROBENZENE Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
CARBON, TOTAL Treatment Technique 8 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 3 No
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Xylenes, Total Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
DICHLOROMETHANE Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
o-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
p-Dichlorobenzene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Vinyl chloride Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,1-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,2-Dichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,1,1-Trichloroethane Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Carbon tetrachloride Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
1,2-Dichloropropane Monitoring & Reporting 2 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.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): ferrous sulfate reduction (treatment plants), activated carbon, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0005 mg/L No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Middlebourne Water Works (WV3304802) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Middlebourne Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Middlebourne Water Works; its 69 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Middlebourne Water Works serve?

Middlebourne Water Works serves approximately 1,267 people across 3 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Middlebourne Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 69 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Middlebourne Water Works serve? ▼
Middlebourne Water Works serves approximately 1,267 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Middlebourne Water Works's water source? ▼
Middlebourne Water Works draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Middlebourne Water Works's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0005 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Middlebourne Water Works? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Middlebourne Water Works have a median household income of $59,036 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 45% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Middlebourne Water Works get its water? ▼
Middlebourne Water Works'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Middlebourne Water Works (WV): 6 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3304802/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Middlebourne Water Works (EPA ID: WV3304802) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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