Water Quality in Craigsville, WV (26205)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 26205.

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

2,957

Population

6

Water Systems

233

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Craigsville Psd

Surface water 4,997 people served
1 violation (5yr)
Lead tested: 2.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Camden On Gauley - Craigsville

4 health-based
Purchased surface water 502 people served
99 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based
Lead tested: 0.68 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Birch 2a Mine

Groundwater 235 people served
0 violations

Camden On Gauley - Cowen

2 health-based
Purchased surface water 79 people served
133 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based
Lead tested: 0.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Brooks Run Mining Company

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Island Creek Coal Co

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

41 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
16 violations
Has active
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
3 violations
Has active
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
39 violations
Has active
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
33 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

20 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

17 violations
Has active
TTHMMonitoring
15 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

6 violations
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.68 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Craigsville (26205) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 233.

Fewer violations 99th 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.

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

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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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