Water Quality in Piedmont, WV (26750)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 26750.

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

759

Population

2

Water Systems

157

Violations (5yr)

12

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (2)

Piedmont Municipal Wtr Wks

12 health-based
Surface water 847 people served
157 violations (5yr) · 12 health-based
Lead tested: 7.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Robert Taylor

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
15 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALHealth-Based
9 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleHealth-Based

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

8 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

8 violations
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
Has active
Public NoticeMonitoring
22 violations
Has active
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
13 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

6 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

6 violations
Has active
BenzeneMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
3 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CYANIDEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
7.7 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Piedmont (26750) has more violations than 98% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 157.

Fewer violations 98th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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