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Pennsboro, WV Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Pennsboro PWSID: WV3304306 Updated: 2026 Q2
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PFAS above the federal limit

Lead is 1.00 ppb, 7% of the action level. However, PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 1 sampling points, running as high as 1.81 times the limit.

D

Pennsboro earns a D for water quality

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

Lead: 1.00 ppb — 7% of the federal action level
PFAS above the federal limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
22 violations since 2015, 2 health-based
1 violation currently open
Pennsboro's lead level vs. all West Virginia community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 1.00 ppb — 7% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 56% of West Virginia utilities
Population Served
515
~650 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Active Violations
1
1 open of 22 since 2015

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
7% of EPA action level
1.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 1.00 ppb, 7% 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
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2025 Unaddressed
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2025 Archived
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2025 Archived
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2024 Unaddressed
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2024 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2023 Unaddressed
Public Notice OTHER — — 2022 Unaddressed
Public Notice OTHER — — 2022 Unaddressed
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2021 Resolved
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2020 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2020 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2019 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2017 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2017 Unaddressed
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 89 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2016 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule MONITORING FAILURE — — 2016 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2016 Resolved
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2015 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 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 22 recorded since 2015 (2 health-based).

About the Main Water System

Utility Pennsboro
PWSID WV3304306
Water source Surface water — Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Population served 515
Service connections 650
Systems serving this area 2
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pennsboro tap water safe to drink? ▼
It meets most federal standards, but PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 1 sampling points. 1 violation(s) remain open. Lead is 1.00 ppb, 7% of the action level.
Does Pennsboro water have PFAS? ▼
Yes. PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 1 sampling points, running as high as 1.81 times the limit. Limits are enforced on a running annual average at each sampling point, not on a single sample.
Who supplies water to Pennsboro? ▼
Pennsboro (PWSID WV3304306), one of 2 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 2025-12-15. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Pennsboro Residents Do?

1
Consider a reverse-osmosis filter
Reverse osmosis removes more than 95% of PFAS. Standard carbon pitchers do not.
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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