A84/100
FAIRMONT CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 30,586 people · West Virginia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
WV3302502
Violations
13
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2021 – March 9, 2022Enforcement: 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 FAIRMONT CITY OF
Is FAIRMONT CITY OF water safe to drink?
FAIRMONT CITY OF water receives a grade of A (84/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has FAIRMONT CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in FAIRMONT CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does FAIRMONT CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, FAIRMONT CITY OF has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does FAIRMONT CITY OF serve?
FAIRMONT CITY OF serves approximately 30,586 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Fairmont.
What type of water does FAIRMONT CITY OF provide?
FAIRMONT 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 WV3302502.
How does FAIRMONT CITY OF compare to other utilities in West Virginia?
FAIRMONT CITY OF scores 84/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our West Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.