Water Quality in BUCKHANNON, WV (26201)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 26201.

233

Total Violations

0

Health-Based

233

Monitoring / Reporting

228

Resolved

What does this mean?

228 of 233 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 233 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: 33 Population served: 16,139

Violations Detail (233 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMay 31, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(27)

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

2024(54)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Dec 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Nov 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

BUCKHANNON (26201) has 233 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 5 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

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

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

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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