Water Quality in Morgantown, WV (26575)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 26575.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 4 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are2 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 36% of US ZIP codes.

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

523

Population

4

Water Systems

2

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)

Morgantown Utility Board

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

Community Of Hundred

Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations

Hundred Littleton Psd

All resolved
Groundwater 638 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

A J Kimble

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

NitriteMonitoring

Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

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 (26575) has more violations than 36% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 36th percentile More violations

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.

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