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BIG BEND PSD — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,350 people · West Virginia

Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
WV3304507
Violations
21

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

9

Violations (last 5yr)

5

Unresolved

4

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: July 17, 2025 – September 24, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPRVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to conduct Level 2 Assessment

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 2, 2024 – April 17, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – August 12, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 BIG BEND PSD

Is BIG BEND PSD water safe to drink?

BIG BEND PSD water receives a grade of C (48/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 21 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BIG BEND PSD detected?

1 contaminants were tested in BIG BEND PSD's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BIG BEND PSD have any EPA violations?

Yes, BIG BEND PSD has 21 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 7 are health-based violations.

How many people does BIG BEND PSD serve?

BIG BEND PSD serves approximately 1,350 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Talcott.

What type of water does BIG BEND PSD provide?

BIG BEND PSD 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 WV3304507.

How does BIG BEND PSD compare to other utilities in West Virginia?

BIG BEND PSD scores 48/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our West Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Talcott