When: May 14, 2022Rule: 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: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2021Enforcement: 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: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: 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: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021Enforcement: 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, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 TRI-COUNTY WATER ASSOC - FAIRMONT
Is TRI-COUNTY WATER ASSOC - FAIRMONT water safe to drink?
TRI-COUNTY WATER ASSOC - FAIRMONT water receives a grade of D (28/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 65 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has TRI-COUNTY WATER ASSOC - FAIRMONT detected?
1 contaminants were tested in TRI-COUNTY WATER ASSOC - FAIRMONT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does TRI-COUNTY WATER ASSOC - FAIRMONT have any EPA violations?
Yes, TRI-COUNTY WATER ASSOC - FAIRMONT has 65 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does TRI-COUNTY WATER ASSOC - FAIRMONT serve?
TRI-COUNTY WATER ASSOC - FAIRMONT serves approximately 1,880 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Boothsville.
What type of water does TRI-COUNTY WATER ASSOC - FAIRMONT provide?
TRI-COUNTY WATER ASSOC - FAIRMONT 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 WV3302522.
How does TRI-COUNTY WATER ASSOC - FAIRMONT compare to other utilities in West Virginia?
TRI-COUNTY WATER ASSOC - FAIRMONT scores 28/100 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.