Water Quality in Morgantown, WV (26508)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 26508.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 21 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 80% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

40,231

Population

3

Water Systems

22

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

Morgantown Utility Board

Surface water 64,644 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.38 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cheat View Psd

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 9,984 people served
22 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Bfs Foods - Grantsville Sunoco

Groundwater 220 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
5 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

4 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.38 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Morgantown (26508) has more violations than 80% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 22.

Fewer violations 80th percentile More violations

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.

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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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