When: August 13, 2022 – April 22, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: April 1, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: January 1, 2022 – December 28, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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: November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2021Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: July 1, 2021 – December 28, 2023Rule: Ground Water 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 PHILIPPI CITY OF
Is PHILIPPI CITY OF water safe to drink?
PHILIPPI CITY OF water receives a grade of D (25/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 52 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PHILIPPI CITY OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in PHILIPPI CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PHILIPPI CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, PHILIPPI CITY OF has 52 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does PHILIPPI CITY OF serve?
PHILIPPI CITY OF serves approximately 3,500 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Philippi.
What type of water does PHILIPPI CITY OF provide?
PHILIPPI CITY OF 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 WV3300104.
How does PHILIPPI CITY OF compare to other utilities in West Virginia?
PHILIPPI CITY OF scores 25/100 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.