Water Quality: Branchland, WV
1 water system • 3,157 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Branchland is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 3,157 people, and has 20 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Branchland's violation count is 95% below the national average for West Virginia. Contaminants associated with violations include TTHM.
Contaminants Found
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Branchland
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRANCHLAND MIDKIFF PSD | WV3302202 | Surface Water | 3,157 | 20 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.