Public water system record
Piedmont Municipal Wtr WKS
Serves Piedmont, Mineral County, WV · 847 people served
Federal records show 14 health-based violations and 238 monitoring/reporting issues for Piedmont Municipal Wtr WKS in the last ten years, including an unresolved Lead and Copper Rule violation.
System profile
Source water
Surface water
ZIP
26750
EPA system ID
WV3302921
- Health-based violations, last 10 years
- 14
- Resolved
- 8
- Unresolved
- 5
- Archived by EPA
- 1
- Any acute record
- Yes
- Monitoring issues, last 10 years
- 238
Key facts
- Piedmont Municipal Wtr WKS draws water from 1 surface water intake.
- Highest measured level in the last 10 years: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 67 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.1 times the limit), 2023.
- Most recent formal enforcement: compliance order (no penalty) by West Virginia, December 2022.
- Record on file since 1991, with 1 health-based violation before October 19, 2016.
- Lead pipe inventory: 0 lead and 119 unknown out of 333 service lines.
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Health-based violations
Since October 2016Violation data reflects EPA records through March 2026. For the most current status, visit the EPA ECHO database.
| Contaminant | Rule family | Start date | Status | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
350 | Oct 4, 2024 | Active | No |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
|
210 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Stage 1 Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
210 | Jan 4, 2023 | Active | No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 67 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
220 | Jan 1, 2023 | Resolved | No |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
120 | Oct 1, 2022 | Resolved | Yes |
|
Stage 1 Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
210 | Sep 8, 2022 | Active | No |
|
Revised Total Coliform Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
110 | Aug 18, 2022 | Active | No |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
350 | Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved | No |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
|
210 | Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved | No |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
|
210 | Apr 1, 2022 | Resolved | No |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
350 | Mar 1, 2022 | Resolved | No |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
|
210 | Jul 1, 2021 | Resolved | No |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
|
210 | Jul 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
120 | Oct 19, 2018 | Active | No |
Monitoring and reporting issues
Since October 2016Missed tests or reports, not contaminants found above a limit.
| Issue | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 14, 2025 | Active |
|
Chlorine
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Revised Total Coliform Rule
Monitoring violation
|
Oct 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Oct 1, 2025 | Active |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Aug 14, 2025 | Active |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Aug 14, 2025 | Active |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jul 10, 2025 | Active |
|
Chlorine
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2025 | Active |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jan 11, 2025 | Active |
|
Selenium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Thallium, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Beryllium, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Antimony, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Nickel
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Mercury
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Fluoride
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
CYANIDE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Chromium (total)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Cadmium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Barium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Dec 14, 2024 | Active |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Oct 1, 2024 | Active |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2024 | Active |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
May 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Apr 14, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Apr 14, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 16, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 16, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 16, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 16, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 16, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 16, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 16, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Selenium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Thallium, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Beryllium, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Antimony, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Nickel
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Mercury
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Fluoride
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
CYANIDE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Chromium (total)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Cadmium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Barium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Styrene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Ethylbenzene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Toluene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Benzene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
CHLOROBENZENE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Tetrachloroethylene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
1,1,2-Trichloroethane
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Trichloroethylene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
1,2-Dichloropropane
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Carbon tetrachloride
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
1,2-Dichloroethane
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
1,1-Dichloroethylene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Vinyl chloride
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
p-Dichlorobenzene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
o-Dichlorobenzene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
DICHLOROMETHANE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Xylenes, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Dec 15, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Chlorine
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2023 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Revised Total Coliform Rule
Monitoring violation
|
Oct 1, 2023 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2023 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2023 | Active |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Feb 1, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Feb 1, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jan 14, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jan 13, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jan 13, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jan 13, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Dec 16, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Dec 11, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Dec 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Dec 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 16, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 16, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 14, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Oct 14, 2022 | Resolved |
|
CHLOROBENZENE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Benzene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Oct 1, 2022 | Active |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Sep 18, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Sep 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Sep 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Aug 13, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Aug 13, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Aug 13, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Aug 13, 2022 | Resolved |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Chlorine
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Revised Total Coliform Rule
Monitoring violation
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Revised Total Coliform Rule
Monitoring violation
|
Jun 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jun 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jun 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
May 13, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
May 13, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
May 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
May 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
CHLOROBENZENE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Benzene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Chlorine
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Mar 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Mar 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 12, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 12, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 12, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Chlorine
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Revised Total Coliform Rule
Monitoring violation
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Dec 16, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Dec 14, 2021 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
|
|
Revised Total Coliform Rule
Monitoring violation
|
Dec 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Dec 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Dec 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 13, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 13, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 13, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 13, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 13, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Nov 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Nov 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Revised Total Coliform Rule
Monitoring violation
|
Nov 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Oct 16, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Oct 16, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Oct 16, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Oct 16, 2021 | Resolved |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Chlorine
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Sep 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Sep 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2021 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
|
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2021 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
|
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jun 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Revised Total Coliform Rule
Monitoring violation
|
Jun 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jun 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jun 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Apr 15, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 14, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 14, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 14, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 14, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 14, 2021 | Resolved |
|
1,2-Dichloropropane
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Carbon tetrachloride
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Selenium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Thallium, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Beryllium, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Antimony, Total
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Nickel
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Mercury
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
CYANIDE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Chromium (total)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Cadmium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Barium
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
CHLOROBENZENE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Benzene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 15, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 15, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 15, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 15, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 15, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Oct 1, 2020 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
|
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Sep 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Sep 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Aug 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Revised Total Coliform Rule
Monitoring violation
|
Aug 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Aug 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Benzene
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Chlorine
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jun 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jun 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Revised Total Coliform Rule
Monitoring violation
|
Feb 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Fluoride
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2020 | Resolved |
|
CHLOROBENZENE
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Revised Total Coliform Rule
Monitoring violation
|
Sep 1, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
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Sep 1, 2019 | Resolved |
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Public Notice
OTHER
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Aug 16, 2019 | Resolved |
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Public Notice
OTHER
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Jul 14, 2019 | Resolved |
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Public Notice
OTHER
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Jul 14, 2019 | Resolved |
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Public Notice
OTHER
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Jul 14, 2019 | Resolved |
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Benzene
Monitoring and reporting
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Jul 1, 2019 | Resolved |
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CHLOROBENZENE
Monitoring and reporting
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Jul 1, 2019 | Resolved |
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Chlorine
Monitoring and reporting
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Jul 1, 2019 | Resolved |
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Public Notice
OTHER
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Jan 14, 2019 | Resolved |
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Arsenic
Monitoring and reporting
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Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved |
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Nitrate
Monitoring and reporting
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Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved |
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Selenium
Monitoring and reporting
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Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved |
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Thallium, Total
Monitoring and reporting
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Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved |
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Beryllium, Total
Monitoring and reporting
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Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved |
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Antimony, Total
Monitoring and reporting
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Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved |
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Nickel
Monitoring and reporting
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Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved |
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Mercury
Monitoring and reporting
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Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved |
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Fluoride
Monitoring and reporting
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Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved |
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CYANIDE
Monitoring and reporting
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Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved |
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Chromium (total)
Monitoring and reporting
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Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved |
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Cadmium
Monitoring and reporting
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Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved |
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Barium
Monitoring and reporting
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Jan 1, 2019 | Resolved |
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Public Notice
OTHER
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May 6, 2018 | Resolved |
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Public Notice
OTHER
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May 6, 2018 | Resolved |
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Revised Total Coliform Rule
Monitoring violation
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May 1, 2018 | Resolved |
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Surface Water Treatment Rule
Monitoring and reporting
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May 1, 2018 | Resolved |
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CARBON, TOTAL
Monitoring and reporting
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Apr 1, 2018 | Resolved |
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Chlorine
Monitoring and reporting
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Apr 1, 2018 | Resolved |
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Public Notice
OTHER
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Dec 15, 2017 | Resolved |
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Nitrite
Monitoring and reporting
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Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
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Benzene
Monitoring and reporting
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Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
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CHLOROBENZENE
Monitoring and reporting
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Jan 1, 2017 | Resolved |
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Chlorine
Monitoring and reporting
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Oct 1, 2016 | Resolved |
Full record since 1991
EPA's records for Piedmont Municipal Wtr WKS go back to 1991. Before October 19, 2016 they list 1 health-based violation (1 resolved) and 156 monitoring or reporting violations.
| Violations that began in | Health-based | Monitoring and reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 9 |
| 2000s | 0 | 97 |
| 2010 to October 18, 2016 | 1 | 50 |
| October 19, 2016 to 2019 | 1 | 34 |
| 2020s | 13 | 203 |
Most recent health-based violation before October 19, 2016: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), began January 2016, Resolved.
Show the health-based violation before October 19, 2016
| Contaminant | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 80.3 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (at or just above the limit)
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Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
Enforcement actions
West Virginia regulators and EPA took 3 formal enforcement actions against Piedmont Municipal Wtr WKS and issued 2 boil water orders between 2000 and 2022. The most recent was a compliance order (no penalty) in December 2022.
| Date | By | Action | Violations covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2022 | West Virginia | Compliance order (no penalty) | 11 violations: Lead and Copper Rule, CARBON, TOTAL, Consumer Confidence Rule |
| May 3, 2005 | West Virginia | Boil water order | 1 violation |
| Mar 1, 2002 | EPA | Compliance order (no penalty) | 1 violation: Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Jun 6, 2000 | EPA | Compliance order (no penalty) | 1 violation: Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Feb 22, 2000 | West Virginia | Boil water order | 1 violation |
What the violations mean
CARBON, TOTAL
5 incidentsThe system did not complete a treatment step or action that federal rules require for CARBON, TOTAL (a treatment technique violation).
The utility had to notify customers about each of these violations.
Lead and Copper Rule
3 incidentsThe system did not complete a treatment step or action that the Lead and Copper Rule requires (a treatment technique violation).
The utility had to notify customers about each of these violations.
Stage 1 Disinfection Byproducts Rule
2 incidentsThe system did not meet a treatment requirement of the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Byproducts form when disinfectants react with natural material in water. Long-term exposure above federal limits may increase cancer risk
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
1 incidentHaloacetic acid byproducts exceeded the federal limit
Long-term exposure to HAAs may increase cancer risk
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
1 incidentThe system did not meet a filtration or treatment requirement for surface water
Inadequate treatment of surface water can let pathogens such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia through
Revised Total Coliform Rule
1 incidentThe system did not meet a requirement of the Revised Total Coliform Rule
Coliform and E. coli rules protect against bacteria in the distribution system
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
1 incidentThe system failed required surface water treatment or filtration standards
Untreated or inadequately treated surface water can contain bacteria and viruses
Where the water comes from
Piedmont Municipal Wtr WKS draws water from 1 surface water intake.
Annual water quality report
Piedmont Municipal Wtr WKS must give its customers an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report) by July 1, with the levels its tests found in the previous year.
Where the state allows it, systems serving fewer than 10,000 people may publish the report in a local newspaper or news site instead of mailing it, and must provide a copy on request.
Find a posted report with EPA's Consumer Confidence Report search
Testing your own water
To test the water at your tap, or a private well this record does not cover, use a laboratory certified for drinking water by West Virginia.
Certified drinking water labs by state EPA guidance for private wells