Water Quality in NORTHFORK, WV (24868)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 24868.

173

Total Violations

4

Health-Based

169

Monitoring / Reporting

167

Resolved

What does this mean?

167 of 173 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 169 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.

Water systems: 4 Population served: 63

Violations Detail (173 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMar 14, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMar 14, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ADec 25, 2024ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ADec 25, 2024ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ADec 25, 2024ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ADec 25, 2024ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMar 11, 2023ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMar 11, 2023ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMar 11, 2023ResolvedN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMar 11, 2023ResolvedN/A

Violation Timeline

2025(2)

Public Notice

75

Mar 14Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 14Active

2024(4)

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 25Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 25Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 25Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Dec 25Active

How Does This Compare?

NORTHFORK (24868) has 173 recorded violations, including 4 health-based. 6 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

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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