Water Quality in Elkins, WV (26241)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 26241.
Active Health Violations
2 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
14,102
Population
42
Water Systems
21
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (42)
Elkins City Of
All resolvedLeadsville Psd
2 health-basedSummit Lake Well 0214
Laurel Mountain Comm Water Assoc
Carter-Roag Coal Mine 1a
Pioneer 4-H Camp
Summit Lake Campground Well024
Cranberry C G Entrance 0211
Wimi Lumber Corporation
Valley Head Restaurant
Lonnie T Ayres & Others
Carter-Roag Coal-Prep Plant
Spruce Knob Park-Well No 5
Richwood Adm Site 021
Usfs Spruce Knob Campground
Usfs - Laurel Fork Wildlife
Smoke Hole R A 0512
Red Creek Wildlife Cabin 0518
Smoke On The Water
Tea Creek Campground 048
U S Forest Service Bprak0610
U S Forest Service Main0611
Bushs Family Restaurant
Shavers Fork Campground
All resolvedGreenbrier Adm Site 031
Shavers Fork Enterprises Inc
Wolfe Den
Bowden Fish Hatchery
Elkins Motor Speedway
Cheat River Inn
Usfs Bickle Knob Picnic
Lodge At Kelly Mountain The
Seneca Creek Campground 0513
Usfs Bear Heaven Campground
Revelle Campground Cottage
Revelle Campground Camp Center
Marlinton Adm Site 041
Shot Cherry Cabin
Hidden Spring Grocery
Usfs Glady Fork Campground
Silver Creek Compressor House
Snowshoe Compressor House
Contaminants Found
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Elkins (26241) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21.
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
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.