Water Quality in SHINNSTON, WV (26431)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 26431.

395

Total Violations

9

Health-Based

386

Monitoring / Reporting

307

Resolved

What does this mean?

307 of 395 violations have been resolved. 9 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 386 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: 7 Population served: 8,430

Violations Detail (395 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 28, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 15, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 15, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 14, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 14, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 14, 2025ActiveN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
TTHMMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)MonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(19)

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 28Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 15Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 15Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 14Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 14Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 14Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

TTHM

27

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 14Active

2024(47)

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Active

Public Notice

75

Nov 14Active

Public Notice

75

Nov 14Active

Public Notice

75

Nov 14Active

Public Notice

75

Nov 14Active

Public Notice

75

Nov 14Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Sep 30Resolved

TTHM

27

Sep 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 27Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 14Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 14Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 14Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Jun 30Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

35

Jun 29Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

35

Jun 29Resolved

Chlorine

27

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 16Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 16Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 16Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 16Resolved

Public Notice

75

May 14Active

Public Notice

75

May 14Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 15Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 15Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 15Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 15Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 15Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 15Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 15Active

How Does This Compare?

SHINNSTON (26431) has 395 recorded violations, including 9 health-based. 88 remain 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

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

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

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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