Water Quality: Gap Mills, WV
1 water system • 480 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Gap Mills is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 480 people, and has 13 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Gap Mills's violation count is 97% below the national average for West Virginia. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Gap Mills
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAP MILLS PSD | WV3303204 | Groundwater | 480 | 13 |
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.