Water Quality in Buckhannon, WV (26201)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 26201.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 34 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are78 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
18,689
Population
34
Water Systems
78
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (34)
Wvaw - Weston
Buckhannon Water Board
Elkins Road Psd
Hodgesville Psd Rt 20
Hodgesville Psd Lorentz System
D E Blankenship
Audra State Park
Buckhannon Water Board
Upshur Co Bd Of Education
Upshur County Bd Of Education
Hodgesville Psd - Sauls Run
Adrian Mine
Ardian Buckhannon Bank
Middlefork River Campground
Middle Fork River Campground - Winter
Upshur County Bd Of Education
Middle Fork River Campground - Summer
Archie Tefft
Waterhole
Flo Morris
Buckhannon Stock Yard Corp
Upshur County Bd Of Education
Clifford Loudin
Deans Variety Mart
Deerpark Country Inn
Sportsman Quick Stop
Buckhannon Water Board
Hillbilly Grill
All resolvedAudra State Park
Dave Stanley
Wayne Ausking
Bob Long
Lazy Acres Mart
Wv Auto Auction
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Buckhannon (26201) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 78, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.