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MacArthur, WV Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for MacArthur, WV — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at MacArthur's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Raleigh County Psd Arnett PWSID: WV3304140 Updated: 2026 Q2
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1 violation currently open

Lead is 0.93 ppb, 6% of the action level. No PFAS was detected.

D

MacArthur earns a D for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 0.93 ppb — 6% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
17 violations since 2015, 13 health-based
1 violation currently open
MacArthur's lead level vs. all West Virginia community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 0.93 ppb — 6% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 62% of West Virginia utilities
Population Served
748
~2964 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Active Violations
1
1 open of 17 since 2015

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
6% of EPA action level
0.93 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 0.93 ppb, 6% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Public Notice OTHER — — 2025 Unaddressed
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 77 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2025 Archived
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 64 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2025 Archived
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 80 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2025 Archived
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 65 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2025 Archived
Public Notice OTHER — — 2025 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 69 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2025 Archived
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 61 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2025 Archived
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2024 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 78 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2024 Archived
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 69 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2024 Archived
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2024 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 72 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2024 Archived
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 63 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2023 Archived
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 61 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2023 Archived
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2017 Unaddressed
Coliform (TCR) MCL EXCEEDANCE — 5% of samples 2015 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

1 violation remains open, out of 17 recorded since 2015 (13 health-based).

About the Main Water System

Utility Raleigh County Psd Arnett
PWSID WV3304140
Water source Surface water — Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Population served 748
Service connections 2,964
Systems serving this area 4
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MacArthur tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. 1 violation(s) remain open. Lead is 0.93 ppb, 6% of the action level.
Does MacArthur water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to MacArthur? ▼
Raleigh County Psd Arnett (PWSID WV3304140), one of 4 systems serving this area. Surface water. Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-02-10. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should MacArthur Residents Do?

1
Read your annual water report
Your supplier publishes a Consumer Confidence Report each July covering the prior year.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Follow the open violation
This system has an unresolved violation. Contact the supplier for its corrective-action schedule.

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