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PLEASANTS CO PSD — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,357 people · West Virginia

Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
—
System ID
WV3303707
Violations
12

Contaminant Test Results

3 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.86 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
PFOA
0.011 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
< 0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

6

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2024Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024Enforcement: 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: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 1 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 PLEASANTS CO PSD

Is PLEASANTS CO PSD water safe to drink?

PLEASANTS CO PSD water receives a grade of B (65/100), which is considered good. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 2 exceed EPA legal limits. 3 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has PLEASANTS CO PSD detected?

32 contaminants were tested in PLEASANTS CO PSD's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does PLEASANTS CO PSD have any EPA violations?

Yes, PLEASANTS CO PSD has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, MON. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does PLEASANTS CO PSD serve?

PLEASANTS CO PSD serves approximately 2,357 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: St. Marys.

What type of water does PLEASANTS CO PSD provide?

PLEASANTS CO PSD sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is WV3303707.

How does PLEASANTS CO PSD compare to other utilities in West Virginia?

PLEASANTS CO PSD scores 65/100 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.

Cities Served

St. Marys