Water Quality in Fairmont, WV (26591)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 26591.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 3 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are39 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 88% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,568

Population

3

Water Systems

39

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (3)

Fairmont City Of

All resolved
Surface water 30,586 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Worthington Town Of

Purchased surface water 598 people served
20 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Four States Psd

Purchased surface water 406 people served
18 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0.58 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Contaminants Found

TTHMMonitoring
11 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
10 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

8 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
5 violations
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.58 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Fairmont (26591) has more violations than 88% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 39, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 88th 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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