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MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,212 people · West Virginia

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
WV3302610
Violations
75

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

6

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: August 23, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Nitrite

When: July 23, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: November 14, 2024 – January 27, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts

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

When: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Revised 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 MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER

Is MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER water safe to drink?

MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER water receives a grade of F (10/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 75 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER detected?

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

Does MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER have any EPA violations?

Yes, MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER has 75 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER serve?

MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER serves approximately 2,212 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Mcmechen.

What type of water does MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER provide?

MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is WV3302610.

How does MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER compare to other utilities in West Virginia?

MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER scores 10/100 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.

Cities Served

Mcmechen