Water Quality: West Milford, WV
6 water systems • 10,490 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
West Milford is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 10,490 people, and has 742 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 68 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. West Milford's violation count is 85% above the national average for West Virginia. Contaminants associated with violations include Bromate, Gross Alpha, Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
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)
Alpha-emitting radioactive particles increase cancer risk, particularly from bone and other internal cancers.
Common source: Natural uranium and radium in geological formations
EPA limit: 15 pCi/L (excluding radon and uranium)
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)
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 West Milford
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREATER HARRISON PSD LOST CREEK MT CLARE | WV3301713 | Surface Water | 3,536 | 215 |
| GREATER HARRISON PSD VALLEY OF GOOD HOPE | WV3301727 | Surface Water | 2,744 | 112 |
| GREATER HARRISON PSD - QUIET DELL | WV3301719 | Surface Water | 2,328 | 99 |
| COONS RUN PSD | WV3301706 | Surface Water | 1,059 | 137 |
| WEST MILFORD WATER WORKS | WV3301728 | Surface Water | 645 | 41 |
| FAIR OAKS SUBDIVISION | WV3302534 | Surface Water | 178 | 138 |
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.