Spencer Water Quality

West Virginia

Health Violations

The tap water in Spencer, West Virginia is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 5,606 people. 40 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2456 in 2019. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
5,606
Population Served
40
Total Violations
40
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Spencer, West Virginia is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 5,606 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 Spencer shows 40 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 40 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 2456, 2950. 2 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
SPENCER WATER DEPT 4,630 0 Clean
CLOVER PSD 976 40 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
2456 2019-07-01
2456 2019-07-01
2456 2019-04-01
2456 2019-04-01
2456 2019-01-01
2456 2019-01-01
2456 2018-10-01
2456 2018-10-01
2456 2018-07-01
2456 2018-07-01
2456 2018-04-01
2456 2018-04-01
2456 2018-01-01
2456 2018-01-01
2456 2017-10-01
2456 2017-10-01
2950 2017-07-01
2950 2017-07-01
2456 2017-07-01
2456 2017-07-01
2456 2017-04-01
2456 2017-04-01
2950 2017-04-01
2950 2017-04-01
2456 2017-01-01
2456 2017-01-01
2950 2017-01-01
2950 2017-01-01
2950 2016-10-01
2950 2016-10-01
2456 2016-10-01
2456 2016-10-01
2456 2016-07-01
2456 2016-07-01
2456 2016-04-01
2456 2016-04-01
2456 2016-01-01
2456 2016-01-01
2456 2015-10-01
2456 2015-10-01

TRI Facilities in Spencer

Facility Total Releases
Armacell LLC 2.3K lbs
Armacell LLC 74 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spencer, West Virginia water safe to drink?
Spencer is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 5,606 people. 40 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 Spencer have?
Spencer water systems have a total of 40 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 40 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Spencer water?
Health-based violations for Spencer water systems include the following contaminants: 2456, 2950. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Spencer?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Spencer, West Virginia, collectively covering approximately 5,606 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Spencer get its drinking water?
Spencer's water supply comes from 2 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 Spencer?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Spencer, West Virginia, reporting a combined 2.3K 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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