Hodgesville Public Service District Rt 20
EPA ID: WV3304908 · 2,161 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hodgesville Public Service District Rt 20 (WV3304908): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Five-year compliance data for Hodgesville Public Service District Rt 20 includes 1 violation the EPA has not yet marked resolved - those open findings are part of the utility's current enforcement profile, covering a service population of approximately 2,161 residents across the area it supplies.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hodgesville Public Service District Rt 20 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Hodgesville Public Service District Rt 20 serves a community with a median household income of $46,424 and an estimated 20,069 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 92% 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?
Hodgesville Public Service District Rt 20'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Hodgesville Public Service District Rt 20 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 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. 1 detection recorded.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 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
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System Overview
Hodgesville Public Service District Rt 20 (EPA ID: WV3304908) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 2,161 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00046 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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 Hodgesville Public Service District Rt 20 (WV3304908) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hodgesville Public Service District Rt 20 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Hodgesville Public Service District Rt 20 serve?
Hodgesville Public Service District Rt 20 serves approximately 2,161 people across 2 ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Where does Hodgesville Public Service District Rt 20 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hodgesville Public Service District Rt 20: 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3304908/
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