KENOVA MUNICIPAL WATER

PWSID: WV3305009 · Kenova, WV · Serves 11,192 people

Health Violations

KENOVA MUNICIPAL WATER has 12 health-based violations out of 12 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
11,192
Total Violations
12
Health Violations
12
Source Type
Surface Water

KENOVA MUNICIPAL WATER (PWSID WV3305009) 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 11,192 people in Kenova, WV, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the West Virginia drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 12 total violations, with 12 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 4 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Turbidity, Atrazine, E. coli. Recorded violations span 2017–2019.

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)
WV3305009
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Kenova, WV
Population Served
11,192
Health Violations
Yes (12)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Turbidity 6 6
Atrazine 2 2
E. coli 2 2
Chlorine 2 2

Violation History (12)

Contaminant Health Date
Atrazine Yes Dec 13, 2019
Atrazine Yes Dec 13, 2019
Turbidity Yes Jun 1, 2019
Turbidity Yes Jun 1, 2019
E. coli Yes Nov 9, 2018
E. coli Yes Nov 9, 2018
Turbidity Yes Nov 1, 2018
Turbidity Yes Nov 1, 2018
Turbidity Yes Sep 1, 2018
Turbidity Yes Sep 1, 2018
Chlorine Yes Jun 26, 2017
Chlorine Yes Jun 26, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KENOVA MUNICIPAL WATER water safe to drink?
KENOVA MUNICIPAL WATER has 12 health-based violations out of 12 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 KENOVA MUNICIPAL WATER serve?
KENOVA MUNICIPAL WATER serves 11,192 people in Kenova, WV. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does KENOVA MUNICIPAL WATER have?
KENOVA MUNICIPAL WATER has 12 total violations on record spanning 2017–2019. 12 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in KENOVA MUNICIPAL WATER water?
Violations have been recorded for 4 contaminants. The most frequent: Turbidity, Atrazine, E. coli.

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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