When: November 15, 2024 – February 21, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: August 2, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: August 2, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: August 2, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: August 2, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: August 2, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule
When: August 2, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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: July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Missed required monitoring deadline
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – September 16, 2024Enforcement: 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 WILLIAMSON UTILITY BOARD
Is WILLIAMSON UTILITY BOARD water safe to drink?
WILLIAMSON UTILITY BOARD water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 177 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has WILLIAMSON UTILITY BOARD detected?
30 contaminants were tested in WILLIAMSON UTILITY BOARD's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WILLIAMSON UTILITY BOARD have any EPA violations?
Yes, WILLIAMSON UTILITY BOARD has 177 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 22 are health-based violations.
How many people does WILLIAMSON UTILITY BOARD serve?
WILLIAMSON UTILITY BOARD serves approximately 2,660 people, West Virginia. The system provides water to 1 community: Williamson.
What type of water does WILLIAMSON UTILITY BOARD provide?
WILLIAMSON UTILITY BOARD 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 WV3303009.
How does WILLIAMSON UTILITY BOARD compare to other utilities in West Virginia?
WILLIAMSON UTILITY BOARD 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.