Washington Water Quality

West Virginia

Health Violations

The tap water in Washington, West Virginia is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 10,377 people. 1 health-based violation are on record, most recently for 5000 in 1994. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
10,377
Population Served
1
Total Violations
1
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Washington, West Virginia is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 10,377 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 Washington 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 5000. 5 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
LUBECK PSD 10,377 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
5000 1994-01-01

TRI Facilities in Washington

Facility Total Releases
Chemours Washington Works 5.7M lbs
Delrin USA LLC 121.1K lbs
Kuraray America Inc-Washington Wv 73.3K lbs
Northwest Pipe Co 10.2K lbs
Celanese Polymer Products LLC 2.6K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Washington, West Virginia water safe to drink?
Washington is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 10,377 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 Washington have?
Washington 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 Washington water?
Health-based violations for Washington water systems include the following contaminants: 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Washington?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Washington, West Virginia, collectively covering approximately 10,377 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Washington get its drinking water?
Washington'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 Washington?
Yes, 5 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Washington, West Virginia, reporting a combined 6.0M 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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