Water Quality in HANOVER, WV (24839)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 24839.
79
Total Violations
8
Health-Based
71
Monitoring / Reporting
70
Resolved
What does this mean?
70 of 79 violations have been resolved. 8 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 71 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (79 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 15, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 14, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 15, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 28, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 28, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 14, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2025(8)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Public Notice
75
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
2024(15)
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Public Notice
75
How Does This Compare?
HANOVER (24839) has 79 recorded violations, including 8 health-based. 9 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
Reverse Osmosis System
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.