F13/100
MATEWAN WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,205 people · West Virginia
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
WV3303005
Violations
51
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
8
Violations (last 5yr)
6
Unresolved
6
Health-Related
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: July 20, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: July 20, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: July 20, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: July 20, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: July 16, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: July 16, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: 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: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2023Rule: 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 MATEWAN WATER WORKS
Is MATEWAN WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
MATEWAN WATER WORKS water receives a grade of F (13/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 51 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has MATEWAN WATER WORKS detected?
1 contaminants were tested in MATEWAN WATER WORKS's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does MATEWAN WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, MATEWAN WATER WORKS has 51 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include TT, MR, MON. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does MATEWAN WATER WORKS serve?
MATEWAN WATER WORKS serves approximately 2,205 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Matewan.
What type of water does MATEWAN WATER WORKS provide?
MATEWAN WATER WORKS 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 WV3303005.
How does MATEWAN WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in West Virginia?
MATEWAN WATER WORKS scores 13/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our West Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.