Water Quality: Glen Fork, WV
1 water system • 3,967 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Glen Fork is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 3,967 people, and has 94 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 10 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Glen Fork's violation count is 77% below the national average for West Virginia. Contaminants associated with violations include Nitrate, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Causes methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome) in infants, reducing the blood's ability to carry oxygen.
Common source: Fertilizer runoff, septic systems, animal feedlots, natural deposits
EPA limit: 10 mg/L (as nitrogen)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Glen Fork
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAVENCLIFF MCGRAWS SAULSVILLE PSD | WV3305518 | Groundwater | 3,967 | 94 |
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.