Water Quality in Sand Fork, WV (26430)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 26430.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 9 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are106 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 96% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
216
Population
9
Water Systems
106
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)
Gilmer County Psd - Federal Prison
Gilmer Co Psd
Gilmer County Psd - Normantown Stumptown
Gilmer Co Psd - Route 33/119
Sand Fork Elementary School
Gilmer County Psd - Route 5 West
El Toro
Bud Spaur
Ernest Garrett
Contaminants Found
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Sand Fork (26430) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 106, 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.