Water Quality in Oceana, WV (24870)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 24870.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

1,639

Population

22

Water Systems

319

Violations (5yr)

21

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (22)

Oceana Community Of

16 health-based
Surface water 3,796 people served
43 violations (5yr) · 16 health-based
Lead tested: 0.56 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Buffalo Creek Psd - Man

Surface water 935 people served
0 violations

Apogee Coal Company Llc

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

Cobra Natural Resources

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Slip Ridge Mine Bathhouse

Groundwater 104 people served
0 violations

Stonecoal Mobile Home Park #1

Purchased surface water 60 people served
0 violations

Blackhawk Coal Branch Bathhouse

Groundwater 60 people served
24 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0.88 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Gateway Eagle Mine

2 health-based
Groundwater 60 people served
10 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Blackhawk Eagle 3

Groundwater 60 people served
59 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0.73 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Kanawha Eagle Coal Companies

1 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Winchester Mines, Remington Llc

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Glancy Surface Mine

1 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
42 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0.4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Pineville Head Start Center

Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations

Catenary Main Office

Purchased surface water 35 people served
0 violations

Yellow Rose Trailer Park

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Clear Fork Valley Golf Assoc

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Glen Alum Tunnel Water Plant

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
114 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.35 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Marfork Coal Company Inc Office

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
13 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Night Spot

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Panther Eagle Mine

1 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 0.12 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Stonecoal Mobile Home Park #2

Purchased surface water 23 people served
0 violations

Black Eagle Mine

All resolved
Groundwater 0
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.19 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
14 violations
Has active
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
13 violations
Has active
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
Has active
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
27 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

8 violations
Has active
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)Monitoring
6 violations
All resolved
SimazineMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
OXAMYLMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
CarbofuranMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
6 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

4 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

3 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
Has active
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
Has active
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Oceana (24870) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 319.

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Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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