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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS WATER — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,845 people · West Virginia

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
WV3301314
Violations
44

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

9

Violations (last 5yr)

4

Unresolved

4

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

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

When: October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2024 – October 23, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 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: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

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

When: September 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: August 31, 2023 – September 14, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: August 31, 2023 – September 14, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: August 31, 2023 – September 14, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: August 31, 2023 – September 14, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence 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 WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS WATER

Is WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS WATER water safe to drink?

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS WATER water receives a grade of D (37/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 44 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS WATER detected?

31 contaminants were tested in WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS WATER's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS WATER have any EPA violations?

Yes, WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS WATER has 44 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 4 are health-based violations.

How many people does WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS WATER serve?

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS WATER serves approximately 3,845 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: White Sulphur Springs.

What type of water does WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS WATER provide?

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS WATER sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is WV3301314.

How does WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS WATER compare to other utilities in West Virginia?

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS WATER scores 37/100 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.

Cities Served

White Sulphur Springs