Water Quality in NEW CREEK, WV (26743)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 26743.

152

Total Violations

Health-Based

149

Monitoring / Reporting

134

Resolved

What does this mean?

134 of 152 violations have been resolved. 3 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 149 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: 5 Population served: 3,288

Violations Detail (152 total)

Contaminant	Category	MCL Limit	Measured	Date	Status	Health Effects
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 13, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 13, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 13, 2025	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 9, 2025	Active	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2025	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 28, 2025	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 14, 2025	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 13, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 13, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 11, 2024	Active	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Active	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 14, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 14, 2024	Active	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Consumer Confidence Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 14, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 12, 2024	Active	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 13, 2024	Active	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2024	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Health-Based	N/A	N/A	Feb 29, 2024	Resolved	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 15, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 15, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 15, 2024	Active	N/A
Public Notice	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Feb 15, 2024	Active	N/A
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jul 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2023	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jan 31, 2023	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Nov 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Oct 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Sep 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	May 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2022	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrate	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Revised Total Coliform Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Dec 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Aug 31, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Jun 30, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Groundwater Rule	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Apr 30, 2021	Resolved	N/A
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath
Nitrite	Monitoring	N/A	N/A	Mar 31, 2021	Resolved	Infants below the age of six months could become seriously ill (blue baby syndrome); shortness of breath

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(16)

Public Notice

Aug 13Active

Public Notice

Aug 13Active

Public Notice

Aug 13Active

Public Notice

Jul 9Active

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrite

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrite

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Feb 28Resolved

Public Notice

Feb 14Active

2024(44)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Dec 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Nov 30Resolved

Public Notice

Nov 13Active

Public Notice

Nov 13Active

Public Notice

Oct 11Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

Sep 30Active

Groundwater Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrite

Sep 30Resolved

Nitrite

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Sep 30Resolved

Public Notice

Aug 14Active

Public Notice

Aug 14Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrite

Jun 30Resolved

Nitrite

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Jun 30Resolved

Public Notice

Jun 14Active

Public Notice

Jun 12Active

Groundwater Rule

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Apr 30Resolved

Public Notice

Apr 13Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrite

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrite

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Feb 29Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Feb 29Resolved

Groundwater Rule

Feb 29Resolved

Public Notice

Feb 15Active

Public Notice

Feb 15Active

Public Notice

Feb 15Active

Public Notice

Feb 15Active

How Does This Compare?

NEW CREEK (26743) has 152 recorded violations, including 3 health-based. 18 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

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

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

Water Quality in NEW CREEK, WV (26743)

What does this mean?

Violations Detail (152 total)

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(16)

2024(44)

2023(25)

2022(40)

2021(27)

How Does This Compare?

Recommended Water Filters

Reverse Osmosis System

UV Water Purifier

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