Water Quality in MCMECHEN, WV (26040)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 26040.
15
Total Violations
2
Health-Based
13
Monitoring / Reporting
12
Resolved
What does this mean?
12 of 15 violations have been resolved. 2 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 13 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 (15 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Aug 22, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 22, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 22, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Nov 13, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2025(3)
Public Notice
75
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
2024(8)
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
How Does This Compare?
MCMECHEN (26040) has 15 recorded violations, including 2 health-based. 3 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
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