Water Quality in Glen Daniel, WV: 52 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems
2 water systems · 1 directly mapped ZIP records
Available EPA records report 52 violations across 1 directly mapped ZIP records with known counts for Glen Daniel. This is compliance evidence, not a property-level tap-water verdict.
Data: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
Water Quality by ZIP Code in Glen Daniel
This table shows typed EPA water evidence only. Missing violation counts are displayed as N/A, not zero.
| ZIP Code | Violations | Health | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25844 | 52 | 20 | View report → |
Water Quality Overview
Glen Daniel, West Virginia has directly mapped EPA water-system data for 1 ZIP codes. This page reports typed compliance facts and does not relabel the multi-source Home Safety Score as a drinking-water grade.
The available EPA records report 52 violations, including 20 health-based violations across 1 directly mapped ZIP record with reported counts.
Lead Levels
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Glen Daniel is 0.0141 mg/L; the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to a water system's own 90th-percentile result and is not a safety threshold (EPA's health goal for lead is zero). No exceedances appear among the 1 ZIP records with known lead status.
Water Systems Serving Glen Daniel
Glen Daniel is served by 2 community water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act. About 661 people live in the area (1 ZIP code, Census); this is not the systems' reported service population.
Each water system is identified by a Public Water System ID (PWSID) and is required to:
- Test for over 90 regulated contaminants on a regular schedule
- Report results to the EPA and state regulators
- Issue an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to all customers
- Take corrective action when violations occur
EPA records list enforcement actions against water systems serving Glen Daniel. Enforcement actions range from informal compliance assistance to formal orders and penalties.
How to Check Your Water in Glen Daniel
Enter your ZIP code on ZipCheckup to see your specific water system data, including contaminant levels and violation history
Request your CCR - your water utility must provide an annual Consumer Confidence Report with detailed test results for all monitored contaminants
Get a home test - certified kits cost $20–$50 and test for lead, bacteria, and common contaminants. Professional lab tests ($150–$400) cover a broader panel
Consider filtration - NSF-certified filters can remove specific contaminants. Reverse osmosis removes the broadest range; activated carbon is effective for chlorine and many organics
Check for advisories - monitor your local utility website and local news for boil water advisories or system alerts
Contaminants Detected in Glen Daniel Water Systems
The following contaminants have been detected or caused violations across Glen Daniel's water systems:
| Contaminant | Category | MCL | Violations | ZIPs Affected | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 0.06 mg/L | 22 | 1 | Yes |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | N/A | 13 | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | N/A | 6 | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 0.08 mg/L | 3 | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | N/A | 1 | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Disinfectant | 4 mg/L (MRDL) | 1 | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | N/A | 1 | 1 | No |
The standard column shows the EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) except for lead and copper, whose value is an action level that triggers corrective steps and is not an MCL. Health-based violations are MCL, MRDL and treatment-technique violations.
Violation Trend Over Time
Year-by-year health-based EPA violations recorded for water systems serving Glen Daniel (this history covers health-based records only):
| Year | Health-based violations |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
Health-based violations have increased from 1 in 2022 to 5 in 2025. This trend warrants monitoring.
EPA Enforcement History
The EPA and state regulators have taken enforcement actions against water systems serving Glen Daniel. Recent actions:
| Date | Action Type |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | State Filed Judgment |
| 2026-02-12 | State Filed Judgment |
| 2025-12-24 | State Informal Enforcement |
| 2025-12-24 | State Filed Judgment |
| 2025-12-11 | State Filed Judgment |
| 2025-11-13 | State Filed Judgment |
| 2025-11-13 | State Informal Enforcement |
| 2025-10-27 | State Informal Action |
| 2025-10-08 | State Order Action |
Enforcement actions range from informal compliance assistance to formal orders and penalties. The most recent action was on 2026-03-13.
Glen Daniel vs. Nearby West Virginia Cities
How Glen Daniel's water quality compares to similar cities in West Virginia:
| City | Direct EPA ZIPs | Violations | Systems | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Daniel | 1 | 52 | 2 | 661 |
| Corinne | 0 | N/A | 0 | 660 |
| Gary | 1 | 162 | 2 | 662 |
| Metz | 1 | 6 | 1 | 663 |
Common Questions About Glen Daniel Water
These are the most common questions residents search for about water quality in Glen Daniel, West Virginia:
Is Glen Daniel water hard or soft? Water hardness varies by source. Glen Daniel's 2 water systems use multiple sources. Check your ZIP code report for specific hardness data.
Can I drink Glen Daniel tap water? City-level EPA records cannot determine safety at a specific tap. The measured subset contains 20 health-based violations; check the affected utility record and consider certified testing.
What is the best water filter for Glen Daniel? A NSF/ANSI 53-certified filter for lead removal is a good general choice. See our Water Filter Matcher for personalized recommendations.
Glen Daniel vs. West Virginia Average
Understanding how Glen Daniel compares to the broader West Virginia average helps contextualize your local water quality. Factors like water source, treatment methods, and infrastructure age all contribute to differences between cities in the same state.
To see how individual neighborhoods compare, check the ZIP code reports below - water quality can vary significantly even within Glen Daniel.
ZIP Codes in Glen Daniel
Glen Daniel spans 1 ZIP code. EPA water-system coverage is available for 1 directly mapped ZIP code. Check each ZIP code for detailed contaminant data, violation history, and system information.
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Enforcement: EPA ECHO database
- Filter recommendations: NSF/ANSI certified products
Source reporting periods vary. See each cited source for its publication schedule.