Moundsville Water Quality

West Virginia

Health Violations

The tap water in Moundsville, West Virginia is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 14,206 people. 3 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0700 in 2019. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

3
Water Systems
14,206
Population Served
3
Total Violations
3
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Moundsville, West Virginia is delivered through 3 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 14,206 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Moundsville shows 3 total violations across all 3 systems, of which 3 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 0700, 8000. 4 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the West Virginia drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
MOUNDSVILLE 9,911 1 Health
MARSHALL COUNTY PSD 3 2,694 0 Clean
MARSHALL COUNTY PSD 2 1,601 2 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
0700 2019-10-26
0700 2019-10-26
8000 2019-08-17

TRI Facilities in Moundsville

Facility Total Releases
American Electric Power Kammer/mitchell Plant 4.0M lbs
Marshall County Coal Resources Inc. 192.5K lbs
Williams Ohio Valley Midstream - Moundsville Fractionation P 25.5K lbs
Oak Grove Plant 9.4K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moundsville, West Virginia water safe to drink?
Moundsville is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 14,206 people. 3 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Moundsville have?
Moundsville water systems have a total of 3 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 3 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Moundsville water?
Health-based violations for Moundsville water systems include the following contaminants: 0700, 8000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Moundsville?
3 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Moundsville, West Virginia, collectively covering approximately 14,206 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Moundsville get its drinking water?
Moundsville's water supply comes from 3 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Moundsville?
Yes, 4 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Moundsville, West Virginia, reporting a combined 4.2M lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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