Mount Lookout, WV: 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems
EPA data for Wilderness Public Service District
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 26678 in Mount Lookout, WV contain 13 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 health-based violation and 12 non-health-based (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0006 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
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Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL
Your Water System
ZIP code 26678 in Mount Lookout, West Virginia is mapped to the water system Wilderness Public Service District (EPA ID: WV3303405). This system provides water to approximately 6,106 people from surface water sources.
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Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 26684 (Pool) - 3 mi - 13 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 26675 (Keslers Cross Lanes) - 4 mi
- 26680 (Nallen) - 5 mi - 13 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 25854 (Hico) - 6 mi
- 26679 (Mount Nebo) - 6 mi - 13 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 25938 (Victor) - 7 mi
- 25868 (Lookout) - 9 mi
- 26651 (Summersville) - 9 mi - 60 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 26667 (Drennen) - 10 mi
- 26671 (Gilboa) - 10 mi - 19 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Wilderness Public Service District (WV3303405) on EPA.gov.
5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 26678 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (8) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 26678 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 13 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 26678 (primary system: Wilderness Public Service District), including 1 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 26678's water come from?
The recorded water source for Wilderness Public Service District, a system mapped to ZIP code 26678, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 6,106 people.
How can I get my water tested in Mount Lookout?
If Wilderness Public Service District supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
Is lead a concern in 26678 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 26678 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00065 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2024-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.
What is the radon risk for 26678?
26678 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Nicholas County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Mount Lookout, WV: 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/26678/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 26678
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26684 | Pool, WV | 2.8 mi | N/A | 13 |
| 26675 | Keslers Cross Lanes, WV | 3.9 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 26680 | Nallen, WV | 5.3 mi | N/A | 13 |
| 25854 | Hico, WV | 5.8 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 26679 | Mount Nebo, WV | 6.3 mi | N/A | 13 |
| 25938 | Victor, WV | 7.2 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 25868 | Lookout, WV | 8.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 26651 | Summersville, WV | 9.2 mi | N/A | 60 |
| 26667 | Drennen, WV | 10.3 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 26671 | Gilboa, WV | 10.3 mi | N/A | 19 |
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