Health Violations Found WV 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Pineville Municipal Water

EPA ID: WV3305517 · 2,162 people served · 11 ZIP codes

Current EPA status: Pineville Municipal Water, 4 open violations, 2,162 people served.

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

B · 73
Avg Safety Score
2,162
People Served
11
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00076 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
10
Contaminants Flagged
$101K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 19 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pineville Municipal Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$49,284
Median Household Income
12,228
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
81th
Poverty Percentile
91th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pineville Municipal Water serves a community with a median household income of $49,284 and an estimated 12,228 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: 100% 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

Pineville Municipal Water'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
62th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in McDowell 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 62th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Pineville Municipal Water compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0800 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,309
Water Filtration $136
Total Estimated Cost $1,445

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,445 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

PINEVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER (EPA ID: WV3305517) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 2,162 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 11 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (73/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

2 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 4 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Unresolved
February 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
December 15, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Contaminant 0800 Health-based Unresolved
September 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 2, 2024 Contaminant 0800 Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 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 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Contaminant 0800 Other Violation 2 Yes
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 1 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Total Organic Carbon Disinfection Byproducts 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 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
24898 0.00076 mg/L No N/A
24874 0.00047 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 9 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs 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 Pineville Municipal Water (WV3305517) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pineville Municipal Water water safe to drink?

Pineville Municipal Water has recorded 2 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Pineville Municipal Water serve?

Pineville Municipal Water serves approximately 2,162 people across 11 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Pineville Municipal Water 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
1,054
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,162
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

Is water from Pineville Municipal Water safe to drink?
Pineville Municipal Water earns a B safety grade with 8 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Pineville Municipal Water's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Contaminant 0800. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Pineville Municipal Water serve?
Pineville Municipal Water serves approximately 2,162 people with drinking water across 11 ZIP codes.
What is Pineville Municipal Water's water source?
Pineville Municipal Water draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pineville Municipal Water's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00076 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Pineville Municipal Water's service area?
The Pineville Municipal Water service area has a median household income of $49,284. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pineville Municipal Water get its water?
Pineville Municipal Water'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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