Water Quality in Pickens, WV (26230)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 26230.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 2 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are42 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 89% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
37
Population
2
Water Systems
42
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (2)
Pickens School
All resolvedHulls Store
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
How Does This Compare?
Pickens (26230) has more violations than 89% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 42, 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.