Saint Albans Water Quality

West Virginia

Health Violations

The tap water in Saint Albans, West Virginia is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 13,758 people. 1 health-based violation are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
13,758
Population Served
1
Total Violations
1
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Saint Albans, West Virginia is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 13,758 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 Saint Albans shows 1 total violation across all 1 system, of which 1 is 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 2950. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is 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
ST ALBANS WATER 13,758 1 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
2950 2025-07-01

TRI Facilities in Saint Albans

Facility Total Releases
Brenntag Mid-South Inc. 229 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint Albans, West Virginia water safe to drink?
Saint Albans is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 13,758 people. 1 health-based violation 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 Saint Albans have?
Saint Albans water systems have a total of 1 violation on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 1 is health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Saint Albans water?
Health-based violations for Saint Albans water systems include the following contaminants: 2950. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Saint Albans?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Saint Albans, West Virginia, collectively covering approximately 13,758 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Saint Albans get its drinking water?
Saint Albans's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. 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 Saint Albans?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Saint Albans, West Virginia, reporting a combined 229 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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