Public water system · WV3304153
ActiveRaleigh County Psd-South Sand Branch
At a glance
Raleigh County Psd-South Sand Branch (PWSID WV3304153) is an active community water system in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It reports serving 60 people through 26 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a state government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
60
Service connections
26
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Raleigh County Psd-South Sand Branch compare with other water systems in Raleigh County?
By EPA's size categories, Raleigh County Psd-South Sand Branch is a very small system (500 people or fewer). Raleigh County has 16 active public water systems. Its population served is well below the county average of 4,570 people per system, and accounts for less than 0.1% of the 73,123 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across West Virginia, the 791 active systems average 2,032 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Raleigh County Psd-South Sand Branch is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. West Virginia has 427 active community water systems, 54% of the state's 791 active systems. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 169 West Virginia systems (21%) list purchased surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Raleigh County Psd-South Sand Branch?
EPA lists Raleigh County Psd-South Sand Branch as owned by a state government. The WV state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 1 of the 16 active systems in Raleigh County (6.3%) are also owned by a state government.
Does Raleigh County Psd-South Sand Branch have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for Raleigh County Psd-South Sand Branch. For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Raleigh County Psd-South Sand Branch: frequently asked questions
Who runs Raleigh County Psd-South Sand Branch?
Raleigh County Psd-South Sand Branch (PWSID WV3304153) is a community water system owned by a state government. It is regulated by the WV state drinking water program.
How many people does Raleigh County Psd-South Sand Branch serve?
Raleigh County Psd-South Sand Branch reports serving 60 people through 26 service connections in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
Where does Raleigh County Psd-South Sand Branch get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does Raleigh County Psd-South Sand Branch have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Raleigh County Psd-South Sand Branch's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the WV state drinking water program.
Where can I find Raleigh County Psd-South Sand Branch's water quality report?
As a community water system, Raleigh County Psd-South Sand Branch must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Raleigh County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley Water Company | Raleigh | 47,386 | Community | Surface water |
| Raleigh County Psd Arnett | Raleigh | 6,663 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Raleigh County Mem Airport | Raleigh | 4,587 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Cool Ridge Flat Top Psd | Raleigh | 4,190 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Raleigh County Psd Coal City | Raleigh | 3,415 | Community | Groundwater |
| Wvawc Glade Springs District | Raleigh | 1,747 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Raleigh County Psd-South Sand Branch, PWSID WV3304153, West Virginia”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/west-virginia/raleigh-county-psd-south-sand-branch-wv3304153 (data as of October 1, 2026).