D21/100
MASONTOWN WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,239 people · West Virginia
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
WV3303909
Violations
43
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
5
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
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: December 30, 2023 – February 5, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: November 16, 2023 – May 9, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: December 30, 2022 – March 27, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – July 27, 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 MASONTOWN WATER WORKS
Is MASONTOWN WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
MASONTOWN WATER WORKS water receives a grade of D (21/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 43 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has MASONTOWN WATER WORKS detected?
1 contaminants were tested in MASONTOWN WATER WORKS's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does MASONTOWN WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, MASONTOWN WATER WORKS has 43 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, Other, MCL. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does MASONTOWN WATER WORKS serve?
MASONTOWN WATER WORKS serves approximately 2,239 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Masontown.
What type of water does MASONTOWN WATER WORKS provide?
MASONTOWN WATER WORKS 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 WV3303909.
How does MASONTOWN WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in West Virginia?
MASONTOWN WATER WORKS scores 21/100 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.