Water Quality in COALTON, WV (26257)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 26257.
39
Total Violations
4
Health-Based
35
Monitoring / Reporting
24
Resolved
What does this mean?
24 of 39 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 35 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.
Violations Detail (39 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Nov 14, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 13, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 2, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 2, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 2, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jul 2, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 15, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 15, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(17)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
2023(10)
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Public Notice
75
Consumer Confidence Rule
72
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
How Does This Compare?
COALTON (26257) has 39 recorded violations, including 4 health-based. 15 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
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