Water Quality in Sutton, WV (26601)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 26601.
Active Health Violations
3 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
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.
4,121
Population
16
Water Systems
22
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
Flatwoods Canoe Run Psd
Wvawc-Sutton Dst
Usacoe Upper Kanawha Run
1 health-basedUsacoe Bakers Run
1 health-basedUsacoe Middle Kanawha Run
1 health-basedFlatwoods Canoe Run Psd Purchaser
Icg Eastern, Llc - Birch River Mine
Flatwoods Canoe Run Psd-Bluefield Ext.
Braxton Co Bd Of Education
Brooks Run Mining Company
Robert Tinney
Wilda G Shaw
Arlen Barker
Millstone Carryout
Midway Mart
Usacoe Lower Kanawha Run
Contaminants Found
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.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Sutton (26601) 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.
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.