Water Quality: West Union, WV
2 water systems • 1,943 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
West Union is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,943 people, and has 165 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 5 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. West Union's violation count is 59% below the national average for West Virginia. Contaminants associated with violations include Bromate, Disinfection Byproducts.
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)
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
Water Systems Serving West Union
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST UNION, TOWN OF | WV3300901 | Surface Water | 1,895 | 93 |
| DODDRIDGE COUNTY PSD | WV3300902 | Surface Water | 48 | 72 |
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.