F0/100

WEST HAMLIN, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,465 people · West Virginia

Water Source
Surface Water
County
System ID
WV3302203
Violations
212

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

3

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 15, 2024 – July 25, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: February 1, 2024 – February 29, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment 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 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: December 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: 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 WEST HAMLIN, CITY OF

Is WEST HAMLIN, CITY OF water safe to drink?

WEST HAMLIN, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 212 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has WEST HAMLIN, CITY OF detected?

1 contaminants were tested in WEST HAMLIN, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does WEST HAMLIN, CITY OF have any EPA violations?

Yes, WEST HAMLIN, CITY OF has 212 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, MON. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does WEST HAMLIN, CITY OF serve?

WEST HAMLIN, CITY OF serves approximately 2,465 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: West Hamlin.

What type of water does WEST HAMLIN, CITY OF provide?

WEST HAMLIN, CITY 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 WV3302203.

How does WEST HAMLIN, CITY OF compare to other utilities in West Virginia?

WEST HAMLIN, CITY 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.

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