Water Quality in Petersburg, WV (26847)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 26847.
Active Health Violations
7 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 95% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,305
Population
27
Water Systems
79
Violations (5yr)
7
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (27)
Grant Co Psd-Northfork-Maysville
All resolvedPetersburg Town Of
Grant Co Psd-Us 220 S
All resolvedMouth Of Seneca Vic 0524
Grant Cou Psd-Dorcus
Grant County Psd Welton Orchard
All resolvedGrant Co Bd Of Education
Grant Co Psd-Northfork-Rt4&28
Usfs - Red Creek Campground 0156 - Hp
Big Bend Campground 0510
3 health-basedBig Bend Parking 0511
Usfs Spruce Knob Campground 051
Usfs Lake Buffalo - Hp
Us Forest Service
Usfs Old House Run Picnic - Hp
Ed Rosser
Judy Springs W 0519
Day Park
A B Ullom
Smoke Hole Recreation
Usfs Spruce Knob Campground 053
4 health-basedSites Park 0523
Alls Stifel
Raymond Rutherford
Raymond Armentrout
Eachs Burr Headstart
Usfs Stuart Park Well 15a
All resolvedContaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Petersburg (26847) has more violations than 95% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 79.
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.