MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER

PWSID: WV3302610 · Mcmechen, WV · Serves 2,212 people

Health Violations

MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,212
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER (PWSID WV3302610) 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 2,212 people in Mcmechen, WV, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the West Virginia drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Chlorine, Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2017–2025.

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)
WV3302610
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Mcmechen, WV
Population Served
2,212
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Chlorine 1 1
Fluoride 1 1

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Chlorine Yes Jul 23, 2025
Fluoride Yes Jun 14, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER water safe to drink?
MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER has 2 health-based violations out of 2 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 MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER serve?
MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER serves 2,212 people in Mcmechen, WV. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER have?
MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER has 2 total violations on record spanning 2017–2025. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Chlorine, 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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