Health Violations Found WV 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District

EPA ID: WV3305518 · 3,967 people served · 7 ZIP codes

Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District, 1 violation are listed as unresolved — those findings cover the utility's service area of approximately 3,967 people and remain open in the federal compliance system, awaiting formal corrective action documentation.

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

B · 76
Avg Safety Score
3,967
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00113 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
4
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 10 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$63,069
Median Household Income
3,664
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District serves a community with a median household income of $63,069 and an estimated 3,664 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% 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?

Groundwater

Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Wyoming 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 75% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in West Virginia

C 14 violations
City of Wellsburg
4,019 people
D 18 violations
C 66 violations
0 violations
D 20 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,457
Water Filtration $129
Total Estimated Cost $1,586

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 $1,586 (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

RAVENCLIFF MCGRAWS SAULSVILLE PSD (EPA ID: WV3305518) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 3,967 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (76/100)

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. 1 remains unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
December 28, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Resolved
March 31, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
September 29, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Resolved
September 25, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 3 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 No

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
25845 0.00113 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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 5 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 Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District (WV3305518) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District water safe to drink?

Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District 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 Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District serve?

Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District serves approximately 3,967 people across 7 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville 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
1,367
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: 3,967
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 Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District safe to drink?
Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District 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 Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Contaminant 0700. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District serve?
Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District serves approximately 3,967 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District's water source?
Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00113 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District's service area?
The Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District service area has a median household income of $63,069. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville Public Service District get its water?
Ravencliff Mcgraws Saulsville 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 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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