PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD

PWSID: WV3305407 · Palestine, WV · Serves 34,251 people

Health Violations

PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
34,251
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Surface Water

PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD (PWSID WV3305407) 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 34,251 people in Palestine, WV, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the West Virginia drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2023–2023.

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)
WV3305407
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Palestine, WV
Population Served
34,251
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 6 6

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Oct 29, 2023
Fluoride Yes Oct 29, 2023
Fluoride Yes Oct 29, 2023
Fluoride Yes Oct 29, 2023
Fluoride Yes Oct 29, 2023
Fluoride Yes Oct 29, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD water safe to drink?
PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD has 6 health-based violations out of 6 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 PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD serve?
PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD serves 34,251 people in Palestine, WV. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD have?
PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD has 6 total violations on record spanning 2023–2023. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD 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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