When: May 15, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Exceeded the MCL for disinfection byproducts
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Revised Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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 POINT PLEASANT WATER WORKS
Is POINT PLEASANT WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
POINT PLEASANT WATER WORKS water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 235 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has POINT PLEASANT WATER WORKS detected?
31 contaminants were tested in POINT PLEASANT WATER WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does POINT PLEASANT WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, POINT PLEASANT WATER WORKS has 235 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 3 are health-based violations.
How many people does POINT PLEASANT WATER WORKS serve?
POINT PLEASANT WATER WORKS serves approximately 5,146 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Point Pleasant.
What type of water does POINT PLEASANT WATER WORKS provide?
POINT PLEASANT WATER WORKS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is WV3302710.
How does POINT PLEASANT WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in West Virginia?
POINT PLEASANT WATER WORKS scores 0/100 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.