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SOUTHWESTERN WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 5,296 people · West Virginia

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
WV3304603
Violations
28

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
< 0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: August 15, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: August 15, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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 – September 30, 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: June 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: June 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2023 – January 29, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2021 – December 5, 2022Enforcement: 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 SOUTHWESTERN WATER DISTRICT

Is SOUTHWESTERN WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?

SOUTHWESTERN WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of C (57/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 28 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has SOUTHWESTERN WATER DISTRICT detected?

51 contaminants were tested in SOUTHWESTERN WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does SOUTHWESTERN WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?

Yes, SOUTHWESTERN WATER DISTRICT has 28 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, MON. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does SOUTHWESTERN WATER DISTRICT serve?

SOUTHWESTERN WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 5,296 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Flemington.

What type of water does SOUTHWESTERN WATER DISTRICT provide?

SOUTHWESTERN WATER DISTRICT 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 WV3304603.

How does SOUTHWESTERN WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in West Virginia?

SOUTHWESTERN WATER DISTRICT scores 57/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our West Virginia state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Flemington