Water Quality in WHARTON, WV (25208)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 25208.
39
Total Violations
9
Health-Based
30
Monitoring / Reporting
35
Resolved
What does this mean?
35 of 39 violations have been resolved. 9 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 30 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 (39 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Aug 13, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Arsenic | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Arsenic | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Arsenic | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Arsenic | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 14, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 14, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 1, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 1, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 1, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(1)
Groundwater Rule
45
2024(4)
Arsenic
03
Arsenic
03
Arsenic
03
Arsenic
03
How Does This Compare?
WHARTON (25208) has 39 recorded violations, including 9 health-based. 4 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
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.