Water Quality: Richwood, WV

1 water system • 2,480 people served

Multiple Health Violations
232
Total Violations
12
Health-Based Violations
1
Water Systems
2,480
Population Served

Water Quality Summary

Richwood has 12 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Bromate, Chlorine, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, Total Coliform (TCR). In total, 232 violations are on record for 1 water system serving 2,480 people.

Contaminants Found

Bromate
Chlorine
Disinfection Byproducts
E. coli
Total Coliform (TCR)

Water Systems Serving Richwood

System Name PWSID Source Population Violations
RICHWOOD WATER DEPT WV3303401 Surface Water 2,480 232

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.

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.

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