B74/100
ATHENS TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,633 people · West Virginia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
WV3302801
Violations
11
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 27.60 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.004 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2021.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About ATHENS TOWN OF
Is ATHENS TOWN OF water safe to drink?
ATHENS TOWN OF water receives a grade of B (74/100), which is considered good. Out of 52 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ATHENS TOWN OF detected?
52 contaminants were tested in ATHENS TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ATHENS TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, ATHENS TOWN OF has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does ATHENS TOWN OF serve?
ATHENS TOWN OF serves approximately 5,633 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Athens.
What type of water does ATHENS TOWN OF provide?
ATHENS TOWN OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is WV3302801.
How does ATHENS TOWN OF compare to other utilities in West Virginia?
ATHENS TOWN OF scores 74/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our West Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.