Water Quality in YELLOW SPRING, WV (26865)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 26865.

184

Total Violations

15

Health-Based

169

Monitoring / Reporting

142

Resolved

What does this mean?

142 of 184 violations have been resolved. 15 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 169 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: 6 Population served: 275

Violations Detail (184 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 12, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 11, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ASep 11, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AAug 13, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJul 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AJun 30, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(34)

Public Notice

75

Sep 12Active

Public Notice

75

Sep 11Active

Public Notice

75

Sep 11Active

Public Notice

75

Aug 13Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jun 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jun 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jun 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jun 24Active

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

2024(47)

Public Notice

75

Oct 11Active

Public Notice

75

Sep 12Active

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Chlorine

27

Aug 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 14Resolved

Public Notice

75

Aug 14Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jun 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jun 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jun 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jun 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

4C

Jun 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Jun 24Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 15Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 15Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 15Resolved

Public Notice

75

Feb 15Resolved

How Does This Compare?

YELLOW SPRING (26865) has 184 recorded violations, including 15 health-based. 42 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

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

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.

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