Water Quality in UPPER TRACT, WV (26866)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 26866.
47
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
47
Monitoring / Reporting
47
Resolved
What does this mean?
47 of 47 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 47 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.
Violations Detail (47 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beryllium, Total | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Vinyl chloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | Increased risk of cancer |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Arsenic | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | Skin damage; circulatory system problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Carbon tetrachloride | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Trichloroethylene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | Liver problems; increased risk of cancer |
| Cadmium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | Kidney damage |
| Chromium | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | Allergic dermatitis |
| Benzene | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2021 | Resolved | Anemia; decrease in blood platelets; increased risk of cancer |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2021(47)
Beryllium, Total
03
Xylenes, Total
03
Vinyl chloride
03
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
Arsenic
03
Carbon tetrachloride
03
Trichloroethylene
03
Cadmium
03
Chromium
03
Benzene
03
DICHLOROMETHANE
03
o-Dichlorobenzene
03
1,1-Dichloroethylene
03
1,2-Dichloroethane
03
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
03
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
03
CHLOROBENZENE
03
Nickel
03
Antimony, Total
03
Thallium, Total
03
Fluoride
03
Toluene
03
Styrene
03
CYANIDE
03
Barium
03
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
03
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
03
Ethylbenzene
03
Tetrachloroethylene
03
Nitrate
03
Selenium
03
p-Dichlorobenzene
03
1,2-Dichloropropane
03
Mercury
03
Beryllium, Total
03
Nickel
03
Cadmium
03
Chromium
03
Fluoride
03
Selenium
03
Nitrate
03
Antimony, Total
03
Thallium, Total
03
CYANIDE
03
Barium
03
Mercury
03
Nitrate
03
How Does This Compare?
UPPER TRACT (26866) has 47 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
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