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MINERAL WELLS PSD — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 5,674 people · West Virginia

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
WV3305405
Violations
29

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOA
0.007 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 5, 2025 – January 10, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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: October 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

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, 2023 – November 30, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

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 MINERAL WELLS PSD

Is MINERAL WELLS PSD water safe to drink?

MINERAL WELLS PSD water receives a grade of F (4/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 29 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has MINERAL WELLS PSD detected?

31 contaminants were tested in MINERAL WELLS PSD's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does MINERAL WELLS PSD have any EPA violations?

Yes, MINERAL WELLS PSD has 29 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 14 are health-based violations.

How many people does MINERAL WELLS PSD serve?

MINERAL WELLS PSD serves approximately 5,674 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Mineralwells.

What type of water does MINERAL WELLS PSD provide?

MINERAL WELLS PSD 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 WV3305405.

How does MINERAL WELLS PSD compare to other utilities in West Virginia?

MINERAL WELLS PSD scores 4/100 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

Mineralwells