FOLLANSBEE MUNICIPAL

PWSID: WV3300506 · Follansbee, WV · Serves 3,145 people

Health Violations

FOLLANSBEE MUNICIPAL has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
3,145
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

FOLLANSBEE MUNICIPAL (PWSID WV3300506) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 3,145 people in Follansbee, WV, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the West Virginia drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2019–2019.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the West Virginia state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
WV3300506
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Follansbee, WV
Population Served
3,145
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Oct 26, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FOLLANSBEE MUNICIPAL water safe to drink?
FOLLANSBEE MUNICIPAL has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does FOLLANSBEE MUNICIPAL serve?
FOLLANSBEE MUNICIPAL serves 3,145 people in Follansbee, WV. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does FOLLANSBEE MUNICIPAL have?
FOLLANSBEE MUNICIPAL has 1 total violation on record spanning 2019–2019. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in FOLLANSBEE MUNICIPAL water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Fluoride.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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