Water Quality in PIPESTEM, WV (25979)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 25979.

160

Total Violations

Health-Based

149

Monitoring / Reporting

150

Resolved

What does this mean?

150 of 160 violations have been resolved. 11 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 149 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: 13 Population served: 1,044

Violations Detail (160 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 14, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 14, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 25, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 25, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 25, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 25, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 25, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 25, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 25, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 25, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 25, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 25, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 14, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 14, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 14, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 14, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 14, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 14, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
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
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 13, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 13, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 11, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 11, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 24, 2023	Active	N/A
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 24, 2023	Active	N/A
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Jan 24, 2023	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 15, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 15, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 15, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 15, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 14, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 14, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 14, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 14, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 13, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 13, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 11, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 11, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 9, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 9, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 9, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 9, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 9, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 9, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 14, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 14, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 12, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 12, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 17, 2021	Active	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 17, 2021	Active	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Mar 17, 2021	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Violation Timeline

2025(17)

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

Jun 14Resolved

Public Notice

Jun 14Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 25Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 25Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 25Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 25Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 25Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 25Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 25Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 25Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 25Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 25Active

2024(13)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Public Notice

Feb 14Resolved

Public Notice

Feb 14Resolved

Public Notice

Feb 14Resolved

Public Notice

Feb 14Resolved

How Does This Compare?

PIPESTEM (25979) has 160 recorded violations, including 11 health-based. 10 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

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.

Water Quality in PIPESTEM, WV (25979)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (160 total)

Violation Timeline

2025(17)

2024(13)

2023(25)

2022(46)

2021(59)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

UV Water Purifier

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