MATEWAN WATER WORKS

PWSID: WV3303005 · Matewan, WV · Serves 2,205 people

Health Violations

MATEWAN WATER WORKS has 8 health-based violations out of 8 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,205
Total Violations
8
Health Violations
8
Source Type
Surface Water

MATEWAN WATER WORKS (PWSID WV3303005) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 2,205 people in Matewan, WV, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the West Virginia drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 8 total violations, with 8 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Atrazine, Chlorine. Recorded violations span 2019–2025.

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)
WV3303005
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Matewan, WV
Population Served
2,205
Health Violations
Yes (8)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Atrazine 6 6
Chlorine 2 2

Violation History (8)

Contaminant Health Date
Atrazine Yes Jul 20, 2025
Atrazine Yes Jul 20, 2025
Atrazine Yes Jul 20, 2025
Atrazine Yes Jul 20, 2025
Atrazine Yes Jul 16, 2025
Atrazine Yes Jul 16, 2025
Chlorine Yes Apr 8, 2019
Chlorine Yes Apr 8, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MATEWAN WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
MATEWAN WATER WORKS has 8 health-based violations out of 8 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does MATEWAN WATER WORKS serve?
MATEWAN WATER WORKS serves 2,205 people in Matewan, WV. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MATEWAN WATER WORKS have?
MATEWAN WATER WORKS has 8 total violations on record spanning 2019–2025. 8 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MATEWAN WATER WORKS water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Atrazine, Chlorine.

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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