B62/100
PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 34,251 people · West Virginia
Water Source
Groundwater Under Influence of Surface Water
County
—
System ID
WV3305407
Violations
16
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
PFOA | 0.012 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Over Limit |
chlorate | 341.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
5
Violations (last 5yr)
2
Unresolved
2
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2024 – September 24, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: October 29, 2023 – August 4, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: October 29, 2023 – August 4, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
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: September 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
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: September 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD
Is PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD water safe to drink?
PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD water receives a grade of B (62/100), which is considered good. Out of 66 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD detected?
66 contaminants were tested in PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD have any EPA violations?
Yes, PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD has 16 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD serve?
PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD serves approximately 34,251 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Parkersburg.
What type of water does PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD provide?
PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD sources its water from groundwater under influence of surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is WV3305407.
How does PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD compare to other utilities in West Virginia?
PARKERSBURG UTILITY BOARD scores 62/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our West Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.