Water Quality in VALLEY HEAD, WV (26294)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 26294.

132

Total Violations

Health-Based

124

Monitoring / Reporting

131

Resolved

What does this mean?

131 of 132 violations have been resolved. 8 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 124 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: 5 Population served: 367

Violations Detail (132 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 14, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 14, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 12, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 14, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 14, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 14, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 14, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 15, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 15, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 15, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 15, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 15, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 15, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 4, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 4, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Lead and Copper Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 16, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 16, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 16, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 16, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 16, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	May 16, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Chlorine	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	Eye and nose irritation; stomach discomfort
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(3)

Groundwater Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Mar 31Resolved

2024(2)

Public Notice

Nov 14Resolved

Public Notice

Nov 14Resolved

2022(90)

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Oct 31Resolved

Chlorine

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Chlorine

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

Jun 30Resolved

Chlorine

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

Jun 16Resolved

Public Notice

Jun 16Resolved

Groundwater Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

May 31Resolved

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

May 16Resolved

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

May 16Resolved

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

May 16Resolved

Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule

May 16Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Chlorine

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

Mar 31Resolved

Chlorine

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Mar 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

VALLEY HEAD (26294) has 132 recorded violations, including 8 health-based. 1 remains 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

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.

Water Quality in VALLEY HEAD, WV (26294)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (132 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(3)

2024(2)

2023(23)

2022(90)

2021(14)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

UV Water Purifier

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