Water Quality: Valley Head, WV
1 water system • 246 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Valley Head is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 246 people, and has 323 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. Valley Head's violation count is 19% below the national average for West Virginia. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Fecal Coliform.
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
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Water Systems Serving Valley Head
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITMER PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM | WV3304216 | Groundwater | 246 | 323 |
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.