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Wayne, WV Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Wayne Water Town Of PWSID: WV3305007 Updated: 2026 Q2
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14 violations currently open

Lead was not detected. No PFAS was detected.

D

Wayne earns a D for water quality

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

Lead: not detected
PFAS tested, none detected
24 violations since 2015, 15 health-based
14 violations currently open
Wayne's lead level vs. all West Virginia community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: Not detected — 0% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than % of West Virginia utilities
Population Served
1162
~2237 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Active Violations
14
14 open of 24 since 2015

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
0% of EPA action level
Not detected
Action level: 15 ppb
Lead was not detected at the 90th percentile — the result fell below the laboratory detection limit. That is not the same as an absence of lead in every tap, and older homes with lead service lines can still show higher readings.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2025 Unaddressed
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2025 Unaddressed
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2025 Unaddressed
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2025 Unaddressed
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2025 Unaddressed
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2025 Unaddressed
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2025 Unaddressed
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2025 Unaddressed
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2025 Unaddressed
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2025 Unaddressed
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2025 Unaddressed
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2025 Unaddressed
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2025 Unaddressed
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2025 Unaddressed
Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2025 Archived
Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2025 Archived
Chlorine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2025 Archived
Public Notice OTHER — — 2023 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 81 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2023 Resolved
Chlorine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2023 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2023 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2022 Unaddressed
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2019 Unaddressed
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2018 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

14 violations remain open, out of 24 recorded since 2015 (15 health-based).

About the Main Water System

Utility Wayne Water Town Of
PWSID WV3305007
Water source Surface water — Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
Population served 1,162
Service connections 2,237
Systems serving this area 2
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wayne tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. 14 violation(s) remain open.
Does Wayne water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Wayne? ▼
Wayne Water Town Of (PWSID WV3305007), one of 2 systems serving this area. Surface water. Drawn from surface water — SDWIS source code SW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-03-12. Inspectors recorded 2 significant deficiencies.

What Should Wayne 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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