B64/100
ELKINS CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 9,350 people · West Virginia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
WV3304203
Violations
29
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | < 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Failed to complete routine monitoring
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: April 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2021 – October 10, 2021Enforcement: 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 ELKINS CITY OF
Is ELKINS CITY OF water safe to drink?
ELKINS CITY OF water receives a grade of B (64/100), which is considered good. Out of 34 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has ELKINS CITY OF detected?
34 contaminants were tested in ELKINS CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does ELKINS CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, ELKINS CITY OF has 29 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does ELKINS CITY OF serve?
ELKINS CITY OF serves approximately 9,350 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Elkins.
What type of water does ELKINS CITY OF provide?
ELKINS CITY 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 WV3304203.
How does ELKINS CITY OF compare to other utilities in West Virginia?
ELKINS CITY OF scores 64/100 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.