Water Quality: Old Fields, WV
7 water systems • 4,552 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Old Fields is served by 7 public water systems with a combined service population of 4,552 people, and has 150 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 60 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Old Fields's violation count is 63% below the national average for West Virginia. Contaminants associated with violations include Contaminant 2920, Disinfection Byproducts, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
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)
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 Old Fields
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARDY COUNTY PSD 220 SOUTH | WV3301607 | Surface Water | 1,463 | 6 |
| HARDY COUNTY PSD 220 N | WV3301608 | Surface Water | 1,442 | 14 |
| HARDY COUNTY PSD-ROUTE 55 | WV3301610 | Surface Water | 908 | 7 |
| HARDY COUNTY PSD-SOUTH FORK | WV3301611 | Surface Water | 254 | 12 |
| HARDY COUNTY PSD-TROUT RUN | WV3301609 | Groundwater | 245 | 8 |
| HARDY COUNTY PSD BAKER | WV3301613 | Surface Water | 150 | 95 |
| HARDY COUNTY PSD MARVIN CHAPEL | WV3301612 | Groundwater | 90 | 8 |
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.