Water Quality: Shinnston, WV
5 water systems • 8,290 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Shinnston is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 8,290 people, and has 588 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 9 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Shinnston's violation count is 47% above the national average for West Virginia. Contaminants associated with violations include Bromate, E. coli, TTHM.
Contaminants Found
Probable human carcinogen that increases the risk of kidney and thyroid cancers.
Common source: Ozonation of bromide-containing water; used as flour improver
EPA limit: 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb)
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
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 Shinnston
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHINNSTON CITY OF | WV3301721 | Surface Water | 4,959 | 101 |
| TRI-COUNTY WATER ASSOC - FAIRMONT | WV3302522 | Surface Water | 1,880 | 113 |
| TRI COUNTY CLARKSBURG | WV3301742 | Surface Water | 893 | 98 |
| HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY WATER ASSOC | WV3302531 | Surface Water | 353 | 151 |
| SHINNSTON - SALTWELL ROAD | WV3301741 | Surface Water | 205 | 125 |
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.