Current Health-Based Noncompliance WV 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp

EPA ID: WV3305521 ยท 3,616 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp (WV3305521): 23 unresolved EPA violations on record. Compliance tracking for Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp shows 23 pending violations logged in the EPA system - the supplier delivers water to approximately 3,616 residents while those findings remain open.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,616
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
60
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.000654 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
25
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,765
Median Household Income
3,964
Service Area Population
99%
Disadvantaged Population
78th
Poverty Percentile
88th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp serves a community with a median household income of $57,765 and an estimated 3,964 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 99% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp'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
63th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
18th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 84% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

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

Contaminant 2015 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 Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,320
Radon Mitigation $240
Total Estimated Cost $1,560

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,560 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp (EPA ID: WV3305521) is a community water system in West Virginia that serves approximately 3,616 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 30 resolved, 7 archived, 0 addressed, and 23 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
March 13, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 13, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 13, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 30, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Archived
November 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
November 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
November 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
November 2, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 16, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 16, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 16, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Contaminant 2959 Non-health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Contaminant 2383 Non-health-based Archived
June 15, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Non-health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved

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 18 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 6 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 5 Yes
Contaminant 2383 Other Violation 2 No
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 No
Contaminant 2959 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2035 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2036 Other Violation 1 No
Contaminant 2037 Other Violation 1 No
Atrazine Organic 1 No
Contaminant 2040 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.000654 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.

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: 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 Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp (WV3305521) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp serve?

Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp serves approximately 3,616 people across 6 ZIP codes in West Virginia.

Where does Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2015, Atrazine, Benzene, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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 Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp serve?
Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp serves approximately 3,616 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp's water source?
Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.000654 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp's service area?
The Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp service area has a median household income of $57,765. EPA EJScreen data classifies 99% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp get its water?
Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Eastern Wyoming Public Service District Stephenson Wtp, WV. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/wv3305521/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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