When: October 30, 2023 – May 15, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: 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: January 1, 2023 – March 10, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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: January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: December 30, 2022Rule: Ground Water 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 WAYNE WATER TOWN OF
Is WAYNE WATER TOWN OF water safe to drink?
WAYNE WATER TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 30 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has WAYNE WATER TOWN OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in WAYNE WATER TOWN OF's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does WAYNE WATER TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, WAYNE WATER TOWN OF has 30 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include TT, MR, Other. 19 are health-based violations.
How many people does WAYNE WATER TOWN OF serve?
WAYNE WATER TOWN OF serves approximately 5,519 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Wayne.
What type of water does WAYNE WATER TOWN OF provide?
WAYNE WATER TOWN 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 WV3305007.
How does WAYNE WATER TOWN OF compare to other utilities in West Virginia?
WAYNE WATER TOWN OF 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.