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ELIZABETH WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,289 people · West Virginia

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
WV3305302
Violations
53

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

6

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

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

When: October 1, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – July 3, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: November 16, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: August 14, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: August 14, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: September 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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 ELIZABETH WATER DEPT

Is ELIZABETH WATER DEPT water safe to drink?

ELIZABETH WATER DEPT water receives a grade of D (36/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 53 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has ELIZABETH WATER DEPT detected?

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

Does ELIZABETH WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, ELIZABETH WATER DEPT has 53 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, MON. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does ELIZABETH WATER DEPT serve?

ELIZABETH WATER DEPT serves approximately 2,289 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Elizabeth.

What type of water does ELIZABETH WATER DEPT provide?

ELIZABETH WATER DEPT sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is WV3305302.

How does ELIZABETH WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in West Virginia?

ELIZABETH WATER DEPT scores 36/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our West Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Elizabeth