Water Quality in Weirton, WV (26037)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 26037.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 23 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 82% of US ZIP codes.

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

5,714

Population

10

Water Systems

25

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

Weirton Area Water Board

All resolved
Surface water 18,633 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.74 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Follansbee Hooverson Heights

2 health-based
Surface water 4,970 people served
21 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Follansbee Municipal

All resolved
Groundwater 3,145 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cross Creek Psd

Purchased surface water 270 people served
0 violations

Ridgeway Pub/Cafe

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Beens Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Prime Time Ltd

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Lamberts Grocery

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Helvetia Country Store

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Bills Place

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
4 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Weirton (26037) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 25.

Fewer violations 82th percentile More violations

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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified

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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