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Mineralwells, WV Tap Water Quality 2026

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

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

Main Utility: Mineral Wells Psd PWSID: WV3305405 Updated: 2026 Q2
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PFAS above the federal limit

Lead is 2.10 ppb, 14% of the action level and no violations are open. However, PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 1 sampling points, running as high as 1.69 times the limit.

D

Mineralwells earns a D for water quality

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

Lead: 2.10 ppb — 14% of the federal action level
PFAS above the federal limit at 1 of 1 sampling points
25 violations since 2015, 13 health-based
No violations currently open
Mineralwells's lead level vs. all West Virginia community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 2.10 ppb — 14% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 24% of West Virginia utilities
Population Served
1805
~2496 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Active Violations
0
25 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
14% of EPA action level
2.10 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 2.10 ppb, 14% 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 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 82 UG/L 0.080 mg/L 2024 Resolved
Chlorine MONITORING AND REPORTING — 4.0 mg/L 2024 Resolved
TTHM MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.080 mg/L 2024 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2023 Resolved
Surface Water Treatment Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — — 2023 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2023 Unaddressed
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 61 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2021 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2021 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 60.1 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2020 Resolved
Revised Total Coliform Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2019 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2018 Resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2017 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2017 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 67 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2017 Archived
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 61 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2017 Archived
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 61 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2017 Archived
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 61 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2016 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 70 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MONITORING AND REPORTING — 0.060 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2016 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 63 UG/L 0.060 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL EXCEEDANCE 64.8 MG/L 0.060 mg/L 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

25 violations are on record since 2015, of which 13 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Mineral Wells Psd
PWSID WV3305405
Water source Surface water — Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Population served 1,805
Service connections 2,496
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mineralwells tap water safe to drink? ▼
It meets most federal standards, but PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 1 sampling points. No violations are currently open. Lead is 2.10 ppb, 14% of the action level.
Does Mineralwells water have PFAS? ▼
Yes. PFAS exceeds the federal limit at 1 of 1 sampling points, running as high as 1.69 times the limit. Limits are enforced on a running annual average at each sampling point, not on a single sample.
Who supplies water to Mineralwells? ▼
Mineral Wells Psd (PWSID WV3305405). Surface water. Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2023-06-06. Inspectors recorded 1 significant deficiency.

What Should Mineralwells 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
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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