Water Quality: Mcmechen, WV
1 water system • 2,212 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Mcmechen is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 2,212 people, and has 29 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. Mcmechen's violation count is 93% below the national average for West Virginia. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
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 Mcmechen
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCMECHEN MUNICIPAL WATER | WV3302610 | Groundwater | 2,212 | 29 |
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.